But it is not all work on board shi' there is some beer and skittles. Smokers are a feature of life on board, and there is nothing like the quarter deck of a battleship for the mise en scene of a wrestling bout, a boxing match, a song and dance, juggling, slack wire performance, or any other stunts for which there is ample talent in a crew of one thousand men.
Then the tops of the turrets are crowded with the bleachers, and officers and crew gather together around the improvised ring. Usually the athletic officer or the chaplain is the master of the revels.
It is astonishing how much genuine talent is found in a ship's company, and the artists are always ready to contribute to the entertainment of their shipmates. Sometimes there are moving picture shows on the quarter deck; the films are all carefully selected, and as each ship passes hers to the next, there is a great variety in the fleet.
Those of dramatic and romantic character are the most popular, and always draw rounds of applause. Recently on one ship, when thirty miles at sea, butterflies blown -off by the land breeze had fluttered around the ridge-ropes and life-lines all day; but the finishing home touch was given at night, during one of the moving picture shows, by the chirping of a cricket hidden somewhere in the cork fenders.
Very little of the old navy is left in the new, either in equipment, manners or customs. There is even a new terminology. The bow-legged type of sailor with coppery nose, groggy eyes and a collar of whiskers around his face, survives only in the penny-dreadfuls and comic operas.
He has given place to bright-eyed lads, lean in the flank, well groomed, quick and ready to meet any emergency. It is worth noting that the average age of the ship's company is less than 25 years. The man-of-war's man of to-day is a self-respecting, intelligent citizen only about four per cent are a;Iiens who reflects credit on the flag wherever he may go. In the cruise of the Atlantic fleet to Europe last winter, 12, men visited London and Paris, and there were only a few instances of serious misconduct, and although leave was granted to visit Norway, Sweden, Germany and Ireland, there was no instance where they did not return to their ships, and for the most part on time.
The appearance of our men drew forth from an English writer a sneering article commenting on their lankness, lack of physique, and, tell it not in Gath, in some special cases, their kid gloves and eye glasses.
A French artist in Paris was not more complimentary in his cartoons. However, it is good to see ourselves as others see us, and as we are not responsible for ,oreign spectacles we may af'ord to be amused. There is another point. The comparison is apt and just. It is a university whose students number 48, youths and men from all parts of the country.
This ocean university costs the Government millions annually, but in it is tau g ht that which above all things is the corner stone of every great nation, respect and obedience to constituted authority. The hundreds of sailors who yearly leave the navy with honorable discharges, and go out in every-day life become-it may be unconsciously-missionaries for the service.
The report of Vice-Admiral Bellue upon the tempera. The Minister of the Navy considers that the temperature of 30 deg. The temperature is now to be kept below 25 deg. In view of the tragic results which may follow from the deterioration of modern smokeless powders, it is gratifying to remember that our own naval powder has shown a marked stability, and that our own methods of cooling and ventilating the ammunition rooms are giving satisfaction. This article was originally published with the title "On Board a Battleship" in Scientific American , 24, December Already a subscriber?
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The 2nd Mate is the onboard Navigator responsible for maintaining up to date navigational information. The Chief Engineer is in charge of the engineering dept and responsible for the upkeep of all engineering systems. The Medical Purser is a medical practitioner.
She or he is responsible for the medical side of things and lots more…. Arguably, the Cook is one of the most important people on board since sailing Tenacious tends to give people a good appetite! They are trusted with important responsibilities, such as ensuring that voyage crew have both an exciting and safe sailing experience on board.
Watch Leaders must guide the voyage crew and serve as the essential link between voyage crew and the professional crew. The rest of the crew is made up of up to 40 people, of mixed abilities and circumstances from all walks of life. That includes you!
We call this group our Voyage Crew. Remember, everyone on our ship has a working role to help sail and operate the ship. There are no passengers! You might be sailing with people who have physical impairments, long term health issues or mental health conditions and people who do not. You might meet people with learning disabilities or difficulties; people from disadvantaged backgrounds or minority groups; or people dealing with significant challenges or change in their career or educational life.
You are just as likely to be sailing alongside students in gap years, young or retired professionals or home makers. For many people, their first voyage with the JST will be the first time they have set foot on a tall ship. For some it is their first time at sea. Others might be seasoned sailors and salty old sea-dogs.
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