Tag: Shipmates Submissions

This being the centenary of the battle of the Somme it was fitting that this should be the destination this year. The centre for

Be sure and cancel your credit cards before you die! This is so priceless and so easy to see happening – customer service, being

Jeopardy Question: On Jeopardy the other night, the final question was “How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the tomb

The British Military writes OFR’s (Officer Fitness Reports). The form used for royal navy and marines fitness reports is the s206. The following are

Admiral of the Fleet Faster than a speeding bullet. More powerful than a locomotive. Leaps tall buildings in a single bound. Walks on water.

I remember standing on the foc’sle on a Morning watch weighing anchor with the smell of the North Wind whipping in from ahead and

Here’s how to recapture the atmosphere of the old days and simulate living onboard ship once more. Build a shelf in the top of

I am sure this is a name you are all familiar with. In October 1915 John “Jack” Travers Cornwell joined the Royal Navy at

The Traditional Matelot was not defined by his looks – He was defined by his attitude. His Name ‘Jack Tar’ He was a happy

1) The smell and sound of the ship as you return from leave and open the starboard screen door. 2) Going down the mess,