Definition Verb Older term for a mast that has worked loose from its wedges on the deck. Origin Probably earlier than the 17th century. From
Month: August 2019
Book Review – The Japanese Navy in World War II edited by David Evans
The Japanese Navy in World War II: In the Words of Former Japanese Naval Officers edited by David C. Evans While the title may imply
Sailor Speak of the Week – Eddy
Definition Noun A circular or reversed flow from the normal current. Origin 12th century. From Icelandic and possibly Anglo-Saxon ed, meaning backwards. In Middle English
The Boatswain’s Pipe
Caveat: I am not a Boatswain’s Mate. Some of the information may be incorrect, apocryphal, or vary depending on the country’s navy or sea service.
Sailor Speak of the Week – Bug Juice
Definition Noun (slang) A colored non-alcoholic beverage similar to Kool-Aid. Origin Unknown. Modern times. Comments Simply put, it’s the cheap government form of Kool-Aid served
Book Review – Istanbul: A Tale of Three Cities by Bettany Hughes
Trade, intrigue, politics, emperors, and sultans. The city on the Bosporus Strait characterizes all of these things and more. With the main narrative clocking in
