XO’s Orders 1978

Orders regarding HMS Devonshire’s visit to the West Indies in 1978

Written on July 10, 2009 | Posted in Odds & Sods | No comment

The Demise of Jack Tar

This is the full breakdown as to what is/was, a Jack Tar.

Written on July 7, 2009 | Posted in Odds & Sods | No comment

Uckers (Ludo)

The game of “Uckers” (Ludo) DIY instructions and how play it.

Written on July 3, 2009 | Posted in Odds & Sods | No comment

What is a Matelot

What Is A Matelot? A Matelot is not born, he is made out of leftovers! God built the world and the animals and then recycled the gash to create this dastardly weapon. He took the leftover roar of the lion, the howl of the hyena, the clumsiness of the ox, the stubborness of the mule, [...]

Written on July 3, 2009 | Posted in Odds & Sods | No comment