Definition Noun The iron band that replaced gammoning for holding the bowsprit in place. Origin 19th century. Comments Since gammoning was originally a lashing, it
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.
Waves – What Are They & What Causes Them?
Since ancient times, we have come up with various explanations for what causes the sea to behave as it does. The churning of the ocean
Sailor Speak of the Week – Flank Speed
Definition Noun Maximum possible speed. Origin Modern. Circa WWI. American English. Comments Likely originated with destroyers around the time of WWI or earlier. It refers
Book Review: Zones of Control edited by Pat Harrigan & Matthew Kirschenbaum
Topic & Content A collection of essays by various voices in the field of wargaming. This is essentially the “big book” on wargaming and covers
Sailor Speak of the Week – Ebb
Definition Noun The outgoing flow of the tides. Origin 16th century. From Anglo-Saxon, ebba, via Old English, French, and Middle English. Comments The classic coming
The Battle of The Tenaru
*Note: In case anyone is wondering…Yes, I have seen (and own) the HBO miniseries, “The Pacific.” However, I am not using it as a source
