Ever wondered where the term “binnacle list” came from? It’s from the old nautical practice of placing the sick list on the binnacle (a covered stand on the ship’s deck that contained the ship’s compass […]
The title “Ensign”, the name given the Navy’s most junior officer dates to medieval times. Lords honored their squires by allowing them to carry the ensign (banner) into battle. Later, these squires became known by […]
By Pete DeWolf, ET3, (’55-’57) Albuquerque, N.M. Amphibious warfare, long considered a minor function by navies, assumed major importance in World War II. An entirely new “family” of ships and craft was developed for the […]
By Judy Robinson, Associate Member – Kirkwood, Mo. Watching movies about the Navy such as Mr. Roberts and Away All Boats on TV recently had my husband Ron remembering some of the slang used aboard […]
The custom of “piping” a distinguished visitor “over the side” dates to the time of wooden ships when senior officers would come alongside a ship in their small launches. As the launch approached the ship, […]
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