Definition Noun A gentle breeze or westerly wind. Origin From Zephyrus, the Greek god of the west wind. Comments An ancient term for a west
Month: December 2021
Book Reviews: U.S. Standard-Type Battleships 1941 – 45 (1 & 2) by Mark Stille
Topic & Content Part of Osprey’s New Vanguard series, these two books cover the development, systems, and service of the six classes of Standard-Type battleships
Sailor Speak of the Week – Xebec
Definition Noun AKA xebeque, jabeque, sciabecco, and chebeck A small, fast, three-masted (originally two-masted) vessel with a shallow draft and prominent overhanging bow and stern.
Sailor Speak of the Week – Wake
Definition Noun The track of waves left behind by a moving vessel. Origin Probably earlier than the 17th century. From Old Saxon, wakon, and the
Book Review: Japanese Cruisers of the Pacific War by Eric Lacroix & Linton Wells
Topic & Content Published in 1997, this massive 800+ page door stopper examines the various light and heavy cruisers of the Imperial Japanese Navy. The
Sailor Speak of the Week – Voyage
Definition Noun Travel by water. Origin 13th century. Derived from the Latin word, viaticum, meaning travel money. Entered English from the Old French word, voyage,
Fair Winds & Following Seas 