As with many people and professions, there exist idealistic descriptions of Heaven. Fiddler’s Green is a veritable paradise for sailors with lots of free-flowing booze
Month: August 2020
Sailor Speak of the Week – Inboard
Definition Adjective Anything that lies inside the hull, outer rails, or outer rigging of a vessel. Origin Probably the 14th century. Comments Technically, anything inboard
Book Review: The Fleet Submarine in the U.S. Navy by John Alden
There are many history books on U.S. Navy submarine operations and personal accounts from submariners during World War II, however, Commander (ret.) John Alden, himself
Sailor Speak of the Week – Harpoon
Definition Noun A barbed spear used for fishing and/or whaling. Verb Referring to the use of the harpoon spear. Origin 16th century. Possibly of Basque
Book Review: The Good War – An Oral History of World War II by Studs Terkel
I was first introduced to this book when I received it in the mail the summer prior to my freshman year in college. Our “summer
Sailor Speak of the Week – Gimlet
Definition Verb (AKA gimbet) To turn the anchor when heading to sea. Origin Probably the 15th century. Possibly from the Norman word guinblet, meaning to
