Books Details
Author : Thomas J. Cutler Pages : 784 pages Publisher : US
Naval Institute Press Language : eng ISBN-10 : 1612519741 ISBN-
13 : 9781612519746
Books Descriptions
For well over a century, this venerable book has been a
mandatory part of every Sailor's sea bag. When it first
appeared in 1902, there were instructions on rowing and
sailing, "sighting telescopes," and "wig-wag" code, all
subjects of importance to the Bluejackets of the day. This new
edition reflects technologies, cultural attitudes, and
terminology that would be foreign to those turn-of-the century
Sailors, but the relevance of this long-standing reference and
instructional guide remains. Written by a Sailor whose service
included sea duty in patrol craft, destroyers, cruisers, and
aircraft carriers as both an officer and a "white hat," this
newest edition has been overhauled once again to reflect the
current state of the ever-evolving U.S. Navy, including changes
in uniforms, ratings, ships, aircraft, and personal policies,
among many others. Primarily intended to serve Sailors (from
seamen to admirals), this book has long been used by potential
recruits, Navy buffs, and a cadre
