Fair Winds & Following Seas
Moving With the Tides of History
Advertisements
Sailor Speak of the Week – Home
Definition Adjective Origin Probably earlier than the 17th century. From the Old English word, hom, of the same meaning. Comments Fairly self-explanatory. Gear that is in its home creates a clean and orderly space that is shipshape. References Rogers, J.G. (1985). Origins of Sea Terms. Mystic Seaport.
Why was Blueback decommissioned, and could she be returned to service?
The Pacific Board of Inspection and Survey conducted a survey of the submarine on 17 August 1990 in San Diego, CA. They published their report on 23 August 1990, in which they found: It’s important to note that warships are very complex machines. They’re a compilation of systems including propulsion, weapons, sensors, etc. All of…
Follow My Blog
Get new content delivered directly to your inbox.
Advertisements
Fair Winds & Following Seas 