Definition Noun All of the equipment and personnel of a vessel. Origin Possibly the 15th century. From Middle French, equipage, meaning the total equipment. Comments
Month: September 2021
Sailor Speak of the Week – Jury
Definition Adjective A temporary or makeshift fix of any damaged gear or equipment. Origin 15th century. Possibly from the Old French words, jornal, or jurnal,
Book Review: The Complete Wargames Handbook by James F. Dunnigan
Topic & Content A textbook and general survey of wargaming and game design techniques. The book’s contents are organized as follows: Thesis There doesn’t seem
Sailor Speak of the Week – In Irons
Definition Adjective A sailing craft that is caught dead in the wind and unable to fill her sails on a new tack or make forward
Sailor Speak of the Week – Holystone
Definition Noun A brick-shaped piece of sandstone used for scouring the wooden decks of a ship. Origin 18th century. Comments The purpose of this activity
Book Reviews: Lost Battles & Simulating War by Philip Sabin
While these are two different books, I thought it would be appropriate to put both reviews in one post since they deal with the same
Fair Winds & Following Seas 