Ships In Class Ships Laid Down Launched Commissioned Decommissioned Fate Bibb (WPG-31/WHEC-31) 15 Aug. 1935 14 Jan. 1937 10 Mar. 1937 30 Sept. 1985 Sunk
Month: December 2019
Sailor Speak of the Week – Wardroom
Definition Noun A compartment that serves as the mess and common room for the officers of a warship. The complement of officers aboard a ship.
Book Review – The Cruel Sea by Nicholas Monsarrat
I don’t read much historical fiction, but I occasionally make exceptions since this book relates very closely to naval history and is semi-autobiographical. Published in
Sailor Speak of the Week – Verdigris
Definition Noun The green patina on copper, brass, or bronze when exposed to air and saltwater. Origin Earlier than the 14th century. From the Old
Don’t Cheapen History
I occasionally hear the phrase, “Oh, well I’m not a historian, so I don’t care too much about the details and I just want it
Sailor Speak of the Week – U-Boat
Definition Noun A submarine (most often a German submarine during WWII). Origin 20th century. From the German word, Unterseeboot, meaning undersea boat. Comments Anyone who’s
Fair Winds & Following Seas 