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Jack Tar and the Baboon Watch
A Guide to Curious Nautical Knowledge for Landlubbers and Sea Lawyers Alike
- Editore:
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
- Collana:
- International Marine-RMP
- EAN:
9780071825269
- ISBN:
0071825266
- Pagine:
- 208
- Formato:
- Paperback
- Lingua:
- Inglese
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Descrizione Jack Tar and the Baboon Watch
Was the Titanic doomed because of its name? Can you really "swallow the anchor"?Jack Tar and the Baboon Watch is a collection of unusual, nautical-based phrases and trivia tidbits for Jack Tars* and landlubbers** alike. Author and marinerFrank Lanier began to compile these entries while serving in the Coast Guard; they were included in the Plan of the Day published aboard the various ships Lanier was stationed on starting in the 1980s. He explains these colorful terms and entertaining phrases in plain language and presents their origins-many of which will surprise you! Inside you will find words and phrases . . .
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