Jackspeak of the Royal Canadian Navy
A Glossary of Naval Terminology
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Pull up a bollard and get to know the colourful language of the Royal Canadian Navy.
Do you ever get channel fever so bad only a great homeward bounders will cure you? Have you ever met Tug Wilson the brass-pounder, Dusty Miller the blanket stacker, or Nobby Clark the stoker? From aback to zizEX, the second edition of Jackspeak of the Royal Canadian Navy gives readers a chance to fill their boots with the colourful language of Canada's senior service. Learn the difference between duff and no duff, box kickers and gut robbers, and Nelson's blood and Neptune's dandruff. Newly revised and expanded, with over 2,500 terms included!
About this Author
Mark Nelson developed a love for the language and lifestyle of the Canadian Navy over his twenty-six-year naval career. He lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Reviews
Today's RCN needs this book as a bridge between the experienced sailors and the new entries ... An outstanding resource!
It's wonderful to see such an outstanding collection of the words and phrases I have passed on to many young sailors in my forty-three years of naval service.
A delightful read, for both mariners and non-mariners alike! Despite having over 25 years in the Royal Canadian Navy, I learned a few new terms reading this book. The author, who first introduced me as a very green Ordinary Seaman to the Naval world, has done a wonderful job capturing the unique nature of Naval speak. I would recommend this book to any new and even seasoned sailors to gain a better understanding of life at sea.
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