EPISODE · Sep 13, 2023 · 23 MIN
Learning to Speak Navy Talk
from To Hear Me Tell It · host Jerry
Send us Fan MailThe language and phrases, the terms, and terminology used by the US Navy stems from a host of other Navies. Whether it be British, Spanish, Portuguese or German, the US Navy is packed with a language of its own. From Chit, Bootlegger, Coxswain or Boatswain, Belay or Avast, a Fathom or a Bitter End, or going to Davy Jones' Locker for stepping on someone's Brightwork, these are but a few of the many terms us by Navies abroad.And my first 96 hours in the US Navy was clouded by me being blasted with terms and phrases which I had absolutely no idea what was being said.If you have a friend or relative who served in the US Navy, you would do them well to purchase and give them the book: "Traditions and Tales of the Navy. They will not be disappointed, and you'll be glad you did.
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Send us Fan Mail The language and phrases, the terms, and terminology used by the US Navy stems from a host of other Navies. Whether it be British, Spanish, Portuguese or German, the US Navy is packed with a language of its own. From Chit, Bootlegger, Coxswain or Boatswain, Belay or Avast, a Fathom or a Bitter End, or going to Davy Jones' Locker for stepping on someone's Brightwork, these are but a few of the many terms us by Navies abroad. And my first 96 hours in the US Na...
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