NAVAL TERMINOLOGY
ADRIFT
BANYAN BATTEN DOWN BELAY BOATSWAIN (or Bos'n) BOATSWAINS CALL (Bos'ns Call) BOW BRAVO ZULU (or BZ) BULKHEAD CHARLIE OSCAR COXSWAIN (or Cox'n) CRUSHER DECK DECKHEAD EASY FATHOM GAITERS GALLEY GANGWAY GASH HEADS HMCS IRISH PENNENTS KNOT KYE LIBERTY BOAT NUMBER ONE OOD PIPE DOWN POOD SCRAN LOCKER SCUTTLE-BUTT SHIP'S COMPANY SICK BAY STONE FRIGATE STOW WAKEY WAKEY |
Absent/Late
A party or BBQ To secure closed or shut. To cancel an order, or to make fast a rope. The person in-charge of ceremonial planning and cleaning of the ship. The whistle/pipe used for getting attention, or delivering a message. The forward end of the ship. Well Done, Good Job, Congratulations A wall. The Commanding Officer The most Senior Cadet, running the corps. The Regulating Petty Officer (who runs administration and discipline) The floor. The ceiling. Carefully or slowly. A nautical measurement of 6 feet. White Leggings, worn by Senior Cadets or members of a Guard. The kitchen. Hallway. Garbage. Washrooms. Her Majesty's Canadian Ship. Threads hanging from badges. Speed in nautical miles per hour. Traditionally meaning a Hot Chocolate Drink - In Cadets, refers to Snacks. Going ashore - leaving the corps for the night. The Executive Officer. Officer of the Day. An order meaning keep silence, quiet down. Petty Officer of the Day Lost and Found. Rumours. All members of the corps. Nurses Station or First Aid area. A Naval Building. To put away. The pipe or announcement to WAKE UP. |