Moving with the tides of history
As many know, I’m a bibliophile and my personal library of military and naval history on the Asia-Pacific War is continuously growing. While never my
Definition Verb Origin Probably earlier than the 17th Century. From Old Dutch, hou’vest, and possibly related to the Portuguese word, abasta, meaning, enough. Earlier origins
Definition Adjective AKA “under weigh” Origin Unknown. Comments This isn’t the same as “making way.” It just means that the vessel isn’t connected to solid
While visiting Los Angeles in late August, in addition to my trip to the USS Iowa Battleship Museum, I also went to the Lyon Air
Definition Noun Origin Probably earlier than the 17th century. Comments Another way of saying someone/something is “on deck.” Another definition I’ve heard is that topside
Topic & Content Published in 1970, not long after the events of this book, this is a reconstruction of the life, voyage, and fate of
Fair Winds & Following Seas 