Navy Nicknames
A practice, probably unique in naval and military circles is that of associating certain nicknames...
Sailor Tattoos
Sailors have traditionally favored tattooing of their bodies. Tattoos were common, for the most part...
The Boatswain’s Call
Unique to naval life, are the pipes that are made by the boatswain's call...
Using a Hammock
The guidelines for the use of the hammock were actually fairly strict and steeped in...