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
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 – 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.
Sailor Speak of the Week – Officer
Definition Noun A person holding a specific license, commission, warrant, or office with certain responsibilities and/or the authority to take command of a vessel. Origin
Sailor Speak of the Week – Norwegian Steam
Definition Noun (Slang). The sailor’s term for “elbow grease.” Origin Probably the 19th century. Comments Said to sailors when handling heavy gear without the use
Movie Review – The Finest Hours (2016)
“We all live or we all die.” BM1 Bernie Webber Director: Craig Gillespie Producers: Jim Whitaker, Dorothy Aufiero Starring: Chris Pine, Casey Affleck, Ben Foster,
Fair Winds & Following Seas 