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09-01-2011, 09:48
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Location: New York City
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Interesting Tidbit
Bo'sun: In the 17th century, ships were required by law to carry three boats, which were named respectively (1) the BOAT, (2) the COCK, and (3) the SKIFF. The men in charge were rated BOATSWAIN, COCKSWAIN and SKIFFSWAIN. Swain meant lover or keeper.
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09-01-2011, 11:57
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Location: New York City
Boat: Gulfstar, trawler, 43, Cielo e Mar
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2=1, 1=0
As told to a boat salesman at the boat show by "she who must be obey'd"
Two engines one engine, one engine no engine...
After 55 years on the water...that statement has been proven many times over...
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16-01-2011, 07:21
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2008
Location: We're technically refugees from our home in Yemen now living in Lebenon
Boat: 1978 CT48
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Thanks...that is a cool little tidbit.
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16-01-2011, 07:52
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Oprah reunites Tiffany Smith & Nathan Lichtwar after rescue.
Oprah reunites Tiffany Smith & Nathan Lichtwar after rescue.
Thank You
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16-01-2011, 09:09
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Senior Cruiser
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Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W
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More good trivia, here ➥ NavyStuff
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16-01-2011, 09:31
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OK,here we go!
A Red Cedar wood, Juniperus Bermudiana, was highly prized in the 17th and 18th centuries as a boat building material which was light, strong and worm resistant.
It is a Bermuda endemic.
Bermuda built sloop-of war vessels were popular with the Royal Navy for their speed and sea-worthiness.
The Vessel used to carry word of Nelson's victory at Trafalgar back to London, was Bermuda built, as was the vessel aboard which Francis Scott Keyes was imprisoned, from which he watched the battle rage, and was inspired to pen the American National Anthem.
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16-01-2011, 15:37
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A barge?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cielo e Mar
Bo'sun: In the 17th century, ships were required by law to carry three boats, which were named respectively (1) the BOAT, (2) the COCK, and (3) the SKIFF. The men in charge were rated BOATSWAIN, COCKSWAIN and SKIFFSWAIN. Swain meant lover or keeper.
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And in later years, boats carried aboard included the Captain's Gig (which was used for, among other things, checking on the work of the painters and spotting errors and omissions which were called 'holidays').
And the Admiral's Barge; an example pictured here. It is about 55 feet overall, jarrah carvel glassed over, and built in the naval yards of Portsmouth UK in 1912. The Admiral's quarters were, of course, aft. There is more on my SBCSA blogspot here: Angas Inlet
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16-01-2011, 16:01
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Wash DC
Boat: PETERSON 44
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what a great collection of boats. very nice
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16-01-2011, 16:07
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Erie Canal between Rochester & Buffalo
Boat: 1970 23' O'day pop-top
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cielo e Mar
Bo'sun: In the 17th century, ships were required by law to carry three boats, which were named respectively (1) the BOAT, (2) the COCK, and (3) the SKIFF. The men in charge were rated BOATSWAIN, COCKSWAIN and SKIFFSWAIN. Swain meant lover or keeper.
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Isn't there a brentswain?
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