1 July 2011
NEWSLETTER
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Patricia Decima |
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NAVAL TERM ORIGINS
Carry On
In the days of sail, the officer of the deck kept a weather eye
constantly on the slightest change in the wind so sail could be reefed or added
as necessary to ensure the fastest headway. Whenever a good breeze came along,
the order to "carry on" would be given. It meant to hoist every bit
of canvas the yards could carry. Pity the poor Sailor whose weather eye failed
him and the ship was caught partially reefed when a good breeze arrived.
Through the centuries the term's connotation has changed somewhat. Today, the Bluejackets Manual defines "carry on" as an order
to resume work; work presumably not so grueling as two centuries ago.
If you have
interesting stories about your time aboard the Wisconsin,
please share them with us. Email them to
me at Dombb64@ptd.net
WISHING YOU ALL A
SAFE AND
HAPPY 4TH
OF JULY