Definition Noun A rating in the sea services for a petty officer that attends to navigational duties such as steering the vessel, signaling, and attending
Month: April 2022
Sailor Speak of the Week – Prow
Definition Noun An older term for the bow of any vessel. Origin 16th century. From the Old French word, proue, and back to the Old
Book Review: The Good Shepherd by C.S. Forester
Topic Set sometime during the Battle of the Atlantic, U.S. Navy Commander George Krause assumes his first command aboard the fictional Mahan-class destroyer, USS Keeling.
Sailor Speak of the Week – Officer
Definition Noun A person holding a specific license, commission, warrant, or office with certain responsibilities and/or the authority to take command of a vessel. Origin
Sailor Speak of the Week – Norwegian Steam
Definition Noun (Slang). The sailor’s term for “elbow grease.” Origin Probably the 19th century. Comments Said to sailors when handling heavy gear without the use
Movie Review – The Finest Hours (2016)
“We all live or we all die.” BM1 Bernie Webber Director: Craig Gillespie Producers: Jim Whitaker, Dorothy Aufiero Starring: Chris Pine, Casey Affleck, Ben Foster,
Fair Winds & Following Seas 