When you hear the word mocha, you probably think of the type of coffee. Some people even picture a mochaccino coffee with chocolate added to
Month: June 2019
Sailor Speak of the Week – Scupper
Definition Noun Hole(s) that acts as a drain for the weather decks. Origins 15th century Middle English from Old French, escopier, meaning to bail or
Book Review – The Sea and Civilization: A Maritime History of the World by Lincoln Paine
Single volume histories of the world are always a toss up in regards to coverage due to the vastness of human history. In the introduction
Sailor Speak of the Week – Head
Definition Noun The toilet or “facilities” aboard a ship. The topmost or forward-most part of a vessel. The uppermost part/side of a sail (probably earlier
Ships of History – Early Boats (Egypt & The Nile)
Caveat: I am NOT a naval/marine engineer or an archaeologist. These posts cover various eras in history, many of which I have very little knowledge
Sailor Speak of the Week – Capsize
Definition Verb When a vessel heels completely over until it floats bottom-up. Origins From 13th century. Probably from the Spanish word capuzan, to sink. Comments
