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Re: Interesting site for nautical history types Date: July 29, 2011 12:21PM |
Cool!
Thanks for posting it
(My grandfather wrote a book on the subject... "Salty Dog Talk".. so I'm looking forward to going through the site when I have more time).
Paul F.
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Thanks for posting it
(My grandfather wrote a book on the subject... "Salty Dog Talk".. so I'm looking forward to going through the site when I have more time).
Paul F.
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A sword never kills anybody; it is a tool in the killer's hand. - Lucius Annaeus Seneca c. 5 BC - 65 AD
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Good is the enemy of Excellent. Talent is not necessary for Excellence.
Persistence is necessary for Excellence. And Persistence is a Decision.
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Eureka, CA
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Re: Interesting site for nautical history types Date: July 29, 2011 04:35PM |
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Coxswain
A coxswain or cockswain was at first the swain (boy servant) in charge of the small cock or cockboat that was kept aboard for the ship's captain and which was used to row him to and from the ship. The term has been in use in England dating back to at least 1463. With the passing of time the coxswain became the helmsman of any boat, regardless of size.
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