Definition Noun A measurement of the alcohol content of liquor. Origin Probably the 15th century. From Old French, preuve, meaning to prove. Earlier to Late
Month: April 2020
Book Review: The Color of Time by Dan Jones & Marina Amaral
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. In this case, probably more if there’s color to them. Dan Jones and Marina Amaral have
Sailor Speak of the Week – Oilskins
Definition Noun (AKA oil cloth) clothes treated with linseed, or other oils, to waterproof them. Origin Probably earlier than the 17th century. Comments The classic
Book Review – The Caine Mutiny by Herman Wouk
Published in 1951, Herman Wouk’s The Caine Mutiny is set aboard the fictional USS Caine, a destroyer-minesweeper assigned to the Pacific Fleet in WWII. Plot
Sailor Speak of the Week – No room to swing a cat
Definition Idiom An area is crowded. Origin 18th century. British military. First recorded in 1771. Comments Originally meant to imply that there’s not enough space
Imperial Japanese Navy Ship Naming Conventions
Note: This post is only covering the naming conventions of the major combatant vessels of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Aircraft Carriers Named after birds, dragons,
Fair Winds & Following Seas 