Army Alphabet Game

[Black Watch]

H: Her Majesty's Canadian Ship

 

[kratz]

I - Irish Pendants

(loose, stray ropes hanging in the rigging)

 

[SeaKingTacco]

J- Jetty

 

[kratz]

K - Knot

 

[Shamrock]

L - Land Lubber

 

[Black Watch]

M=Marin?

 

[kratz]

N - Navvy

(nickname for the ship's Navagation Officer)

 

[navymich]

O - Oscar....Big stuffed guy that you throw in the water for manoverboard exercises

 

[kratz]

P - Pongo   Poke - To make fun of.

 

[SeaKingTacco]

Q- Quebec, as in HMCS.

 

[kratz]

R - Rubber (naval slang for a loan)

 

[navymich]

S - Starboard

 

[kratz]

T - Toast, as in Loyal Toast

(privilage of the Navy to remain seated during the Loyal Toast)

 

[Black Watch]

T=torpedo

 

[aesop081]

U  - Underway

 

[kratz]

V - Vicar

(another familiar term for the Padre)

 

[big bad john]

X= X-craft  WWII Mini Subs

 

[geo]

U - Uniform, lots and lots of uniforms

 

[navymich]

psst, BBJ, you forgot 'W'...what is it with you Ottawa boys missing letters...LOL

W - water

 

[kratz]

Y - Yard Arm Clearing

(to clear oneself of blame)