A Dictionary of Naval Slang book the crews developed a peculiar

the crews developed a peculiar language all of their own

Author: Michael Wadsworth

The Scottish Gaelic original of this book was shortlisted for the Saltire Society Research Book of the Year Award 2023 and for the Donald Meek Award for Best Non-Fiction book 2023

The early sailings to Northern Russia via the Arctic Ocean between August 1941 and February 1942 were largely unopposed

A career that culminated in his role as head of the British Armed Forces and a seat in the victorious Cabinet of Prime Minister Thatcher that restored British Sovereignty over the Falkland Islands

A Dictionary of Naval Slang book the crews developed a peculiarFor centuries the sailors of the Royal Navy have been famous for their colourful language. Trapped aboard leaky ships and creaking vessels for months, sometimes years, on end, the crews developed a peculiar language all of their own. Veteran sailor Gerald ODriscoll celebrated the Royal Navy's heydey and preserved its unique language in this hilarious and fascinating collection. Taking the reader from 'Acting green' all the way to 'Water rat', A