'Not exactly useful information, but fairly interesting nevertheless' #3: Why a ship's bridge is called a 'bridge'

[Manstein]

Modern helm position on the Atlantic Sea....



And at the other end the rudder top bearing and auxiliary steering control.

 

[Satanfriendly]

Naval History Magazine

Bringing the history of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard to life.

www.navalhistory.org

That was really interesting

On the subject of older ships, wrecks etc, here is an archeological 'dig' (if you can call it a dig) I got involved in off Lousiana some years back.

FPAN - Projects - Mardi Gras - Research Plan

flpublicarchaeology.org

 

[Bogeyman]

A Bizarre thing on the Subject of a Ships Bridge..In Some Royal Navy Camps Ya Have to Salute Whilst Going into the Guardroom..The Royal Navy Regarded it as a DRY Ships Bridge..Go Figure..I Was a Royal Marine Commando..Their Tradition Pissed Me Off..

So..I Refused to Salute Crossing their So Called Dry Ships Bridge & Always Got a Bollocking for it from the Navy Boys..I Loved to Noise Em Up..

Billy

You know, it's been said that the only reason they invented Marines was because Navy sailors got lonely at sea and needed someone to dance with.

 

[Satanfriendly]

You know, it's been said that the only reason they invented Marines was because Navy sailors got lonely at sea and needed someone to dance with.

The cabin boy was usually suffice

 

[Fergiebilly]

You know, it's been said that the only reason they invented Marines was because Navy sailors got lonely at sea and needed someone to dance with.

Cheeky Bugger.. The Marines were Used to Press Gang Drunk Civilians into the Navy Cause Conditions were Bad..They were the Only Ones Allowed Firearms Aboard a Ship to Control Em..

Billy

 

[Bogeyman]

See causes of War of 1812.

 

[Satanfriendly]

See causes of War of 1812.

Tchaikovsky?

 

[Bogeyman]

Tchaikovsky?

Close.

 

[jimmyc]

The cabin boy was usually suffice

This is getting suspiciously close to captain pugwash.

 

[Satanfriendly]

 

[jimmyc]

Absofuckinglutly perfect, bows to satanfriendly.

 

[merchant_seaman]

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Cheeky Bugger.. The Marines were Used to Press Gang Drunk Civilians into the Navy Cause Conditions were Bad..They were the Only Ones Allowed Firearms Aboard a Ship to Control Em..

Billy

Or as we liked to call them....Maureens

 

[Satanfriendly]

Just to add a little more to this thread here is a photo of one the ACL boats from an uncomfortable end



A first time bow end tow for my Chief Officer. Unfortunately he wasn't quite ready for it and I had to step in. But at least he is willing to have another go. I suppose going astern ahead of a ship bearing down on you is not quite normal. He's a good bloke and we'll get there.

 

[merchant_seaman]

Nice looking ships - ACL

 

[Satanfriendly]

Locally known as the giant toast racks

 

[Manstein]

The bridge of the Atlantic Sea a couple of years ago..