Definition Noun A strong and continuous wind roughly 35-65 knots in velocity. Sustained surface winds of 34-47 knots (according to NOAA’s National Weather Service). Origin
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.
1 Year Anniversary!!!
We’ve hit the 1 year mark since I’ve started this blog! Sadly, I don’t have cupcakes to give you all. I want to discuss about
Japanese Type 94 – 18.1″/45 Gun
Caveat: The information contained in this post is of a very general nature. More detailed (read: technical) information can be found in the U.S. Naval
Sailor Speak of the Week – To Fetch Way
Definition Verb Older term for a mast that has worked loose from its wedges on the deck. Origin Probably earlier than the 17th century. From
Book Review – The Japanese Navy in World War II edited by David Evans
The Japanese Navy in World War II: In the Words of Former Japanese Naval Officers edited by David C. Evans While the title may imply
Sailor Speak of the Week – Eddy
Definition Noun A circular or reversed flow from the normal current. Origin 12th century. From Icelandic and possibly Anglo-Saxon ed, meaning backwards. In Middle English
