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When SF writers want to describe the life of a spacefaring society, they frequently use nautical terms. This is so common a practice that I have not been able to include every term that has made the transition from sea to space, and have th...
The officer second in command of a naval unit. ChaCha on.
Good guess. MV is 'Marine Vessel' it refers to any large ship, ie MV Bluenose. CCGS is "Canadaian Coast Guard Service" The Canadian Coast Guard recently gave their ships this new designation.
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Because in the olden days it was located at the front of the ship where the figure-HEAD was located.
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The only clear one is the USA in 1st. After that its more difficult. Aircraft carriers are essential for power projection, the USA have 12, half of all the aircraft carriers in the world and the next highest is the British with 3. The Bri...
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Rope-yarn Sunday is any day except Sunday that is set aside for washing, mending, and making of clothes. It was used as late as 1975, or later, but I was on the USS Albany (CG-10), from '71-'75 and I know it was Wednesday that was set aside...
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Batten down the hatches in naval terms means to nail batters upon the tarpaulins so they don't get washed away. ChaCha!
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"Belay" or "Belay my last" means to disregard what was last said. ChaCha!
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Battle speed is going full force ahead. ChaCha on!
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1. To take charge of this post and all government property in view. 2. To walk my post in a military manner...More? Follow link!
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