'Not exactly useful information, but fairly interesting nevertheless' #3: Why a ship's bridge is called a 'bridge'

[Satanfriendly]

No this one is ex Singapore. Very poorly built but handles like a dream. An Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD) the two handles operate the direction of the props and the levers the revs.

We have a few Damens here..... but not me I just get the crap

 

[Manstein]

In what way poorly built constructionally? What engines in it? The chief on the Atlantic sea thought the ship well built as it had to cope with the Atlantic in winter. On my crossing they had trouble with a valve on the exhaust scrubber with the result that in Canadian and US waters they had to switch over from heavy oil to refined diesel to comply with emmissions law.

 

[Satanfriendly]

Low grade steel, poor layout and the general arrangements. The engines are the Japanese Niigata and pretty indestructible which is one kind blessing.

Odd the Captain should say that as I believe they were going to send the Atlantic Sail back and not pay for it as it had so many issues. I've sailed on Chinese built boats before and the electrics were a bloody nightmare together with numerous other major issues.

 

[Manstein]

The Atlantic Sea was 4 years old when I was aboard so I suppose most problems had been sorted. I think the main engine was a Yanmar as were the generators. I was in Shetland in 2016 and the captain of the ferry between the main island and Yell invited me onto the bridge.

 

[Tony'schin]

And my bridge. Not quite the same

View attachment 62183

Nice tidy workspace that Chris,
Pipe or handmade?

 

[Satanfriendly]

Nice tidy workspace that ChrisView attachment 62201,
Pipe or handmade? View attachment 62199

Oh, the ocassional rollie. Not while connected to a tanker though.

 

[Satanfriendly]

I was in Shetland in 2016

And likewise with Mrs Satanfriendly.

Worked there for some years and thought it was time to visit for a vacation. Wonderful five days

 

[Mike Smart]

Another useless piece of information is where did the word POSH come from
no googling now boys use your imagination

 

[vates]

Another useless piece of information is where did the word POSH come from
no googling now boys use your imagination

One of the explanations, which may relate to this topic, is actually wrong

 

[merchant_seaman]

Port out Starboard home?

 

[Mike Smart]

One of the explanations, which may relate to this topic, is actually wrong

interesting can you enlighten me in code lol

 

[vates]

The word has nothing to do with maritime terminology.
Most likely, it came from 19th-century argot of London slums, which in turn was borrowed from Gypsy (Romani) slang for 'money'.

 

[Mike Smart]

The word has nothing to do with maritime terminology.
Most likely, it came from 19th-century argot of London slums, which in turn was borrowed from Gypsy (Romani) slang for 'money'.

(that's) not the explanation i thought
but it's something i'll try look in to

 

[Bogeyman]

So why does one poop at the "head" and not at the poop deck?

 

[merchant_seaman]

So why does one poop at the "head" and not at the poop deck?

I was on a troop ship down the gulf carrying 300 Marines. The sewage system packed up and I had to build a “thunder box” back on the ass end. A thunder box is literally a toilet out on deck that goes directly over the side of the ship. It even had curtains around it for privacy with running water fed from the fire main.
For 4 weeks until we got into port we were literally pooping on the poop deck Enjoy your breakfasts!!

 

[Bogeyman]

In order to keep this thread alive I shall impart some naval history for those who care.

No tragedy is so poignant in British naval history as the loss of these two capital ships and so many aboard them. They had been, Churchill wrote, the only weapon in British hands, meaning a weapon of deterrence...

Excellent read:

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