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Carolyn & Kees's avatar

I learned the bell system of telling time in US Navy boot camp (for me, summer 1962) and used it ever after. I have gotten several chuckles listening to people saying things like "twelve bells" at noon, or "three bells" at three o:clock. They were trying to look very seamanly while showing the exact opposite.

The only time I was in the wardroom was when a shipmate and I raided the officers' mess and made off with a gallon can of strawberries.... special for Mr. Zimmerman. :>)

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Albert Noble's avatar

The Lore Of Ships is on my book shelf.

It's how I learned the parts of tall ships.

Building models is also a great way to learn the parts, rigging and sails.

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