Definition Noun An opening through the hull below the waterline, with the valve, to let a controllable amount of seawater in. Origin Probably the 16th
Author: Tim Migaki
I am a social studies teacher and a super-geek. I have two great passions in life: Japan and the sea. The first is the byproduct of spending over 15 years studying about Japan's language, culture, history, literature, and art. The second is due to the fact that I've spent too much time (10+ years) around sailors.
I read vociferously because reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.
Other interests include: photography, science fiction, Star Wars, space stuff, jogging, martial arts.
The Executor & the Operations of Death Squadron [WIP]
Galactic Imperial Navy Star Dreadnought/Super Star Destroyer NOTE: THIS ARTICLE IS CURRENTLY A WORK-IN-PROGRESS, BUT I WANTED TO AT LEAST GET SOMETHING OUT FOR MAY
Sailor Speak of the Week – Royal
Definition Noun A small sail hoisted above the topgallant sail. Origin The 17th century. Comments The term possibly came from the idea that anything royal
Sailor Speak of the Week – Quartermaster
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
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.
Fair Winds & Following Seas 