Definition of Trade Winds Simply put, trade winds are winds that reliably blow east to west in roughly 30-degree bands north and south of the
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.
Sailor Speak of the Week – Mercator
Definition Noun A type of conformed projection used in charts and maps. Origin 16th century. First published in 1569. Named for its conceiver, Gerardus Mercator,
USS Ross: The Destroyer that Survived 2 Mine Hits
There are many amazing stories out there about ships and the events of World War II show no paucity of incredible circumstances. Some ships are
4 Year Anniversary!!!
The Fair Winds and Following Seas blog is on to its fourth year. It’s crazy to think this blog has lasted this long! But no
Sailor Speak of the Week – List
Definition Noun and verb A vessel’s tipping or leaning due to wind, improper trim, or the shifting of cargo. Origin 13th century. From the Anglo-Saxon
Book Review: Leyte: June 1944 – January 1945 by Samuel Eliot Morison
Topic & Content Published in 1958, this book is Volume XII of the 15-volume History of United States Naval Operations in World War II. As
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