Definition Noun Origin Probably earlier than the early 17th century. Likely from the Portuguese, cabestan, which is further traced to the Latin, capistrare, meaning to
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.
Book Review: Japanese Aircraft of the Pacific War by René Francillon
Topic & Content First published in 1970, this is the 1987 edition published by the Naval Institute Press. This is a comprehensive reference work of
Sailor Speak of the Week – Bunker
Definition Noun or verb Origin Possibly the 19th century. Unknown origin, but possibly from the Norwegian or Danish word, banke, meaning hold. Comments The word
The Sinking of the Sloviansk (Formerly USCGC Cushing)
Characteristics of USCGC Cushing (WPB-1321) as designed Dimensions Length: 110 ft. Beam: 21 ft. Draft: 7 ft. 4 in. (max) Propulsion 2 Alco-Paxman Valenta diesels
Sailor Speak of the Week – ASDIC
Definition Acronym Origin Modern. From a joint Anglo-French project started during late-WWI. Comments What we would refer to today as sonar. More specifically, active sonar.
Book Review: Pacific Carrier War by Mark Stille
Topic & Content Published in 2021, this book covers the five major carrier battles of the Pacific War (Coral Sea, Midway, Santa Cruz, Eastern Solomons,
Fair Winds & Following Seas 