Moving with the tides of history
Definition Verb “In” refers to being a member of a ship’s crew. Origin 19th century. Comments The distinction being that “in a ship” refers to
Normally I don’t write on current events or op-ed pieces, but prominent British correspondent and military historian, Max Hastings, had this to say in a
Definition Noun The steering apparatus of a vessel. Origin Probably earlier than the 18th century. Possibly from Old Norse, hjalmvoh, meaning rudder handle. Comments Whatever
Note: for the sake of simplicity, I’ll be using these terms in a very general manner. Different sailors from different eras, experiences, or backgrounds can
Definition Noun The upper edge on the side of a vessel. Origin 15th century. Comments Also spelled gunnel. The term has changed over the years
John Campbell has put together a significant reference work on the weapons of the major navies of the world during WWII. I doubt most people
