Month: May 2020
Sailor Speak of the Week – Tight Ship
Definition Noun (AKA taut ship) a ship where everything is done right…or else! Origin Probably earlier than the 18th century. Comments The opposite term would
Book Review: To Train the Fleet for War by Albert Nofi
Albert Nofi’s book examines the U.S. Navy’s Fleet Problems during the interwar years from 1923-1940. The Fleet Problems were the culmination of the navy’s annual
Sailor Speak of the Week – Scuttlebutt
Definition Noun Rumors or gossip. A drinking fountain or water cooler. Origin Probably earlier than the 19th century. Comments Drinking or potable water used to
IJN Aerial Attack Tactics
Background Aircraft in the 1920s were largely used in reconnaissance, scouting, and gunfire spotting roles. Their use for fleet air defense was fairly limited. Furthermore,
Sailor Speak of the Week – Ratlines
Definition Noun (AKA Ratlins, Rattlings) Small ropes or rods tied between the shrouds to form the rungs of a ladder. Used for going aloft. Origin
