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Bosun is the phonetic spelling of the abbreviations of Boatswain. They report to the First Lieutenant. In the days of sail, they are the crew members responsible for keeping the Hull, Rigging and sails in good repair. Today, they are responsible for all the lines and topside spaces. They stand watch as lookouts and helmsmen. They typically man the ship's boats when they are needed.
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What do you call a warrant officer on a warship?
Bosun
What salute was used at the funeral of the Graff Spees dead?
By the way the name is Graf Spee, Graf means ( Count) in German- for esxample Graf Zeppelin. Most probably they had some sort of salutation involving maritime customs such as the familiar two-note ( usually) Bosun"s whistle- The Bosun ( a Naval NCO) would blow the two-note signal( hard to transliterate but often heard in Naval films and the men would fall into ranks or salute, Doff Hats, One really does not know the Bosun"s whistle was and is frequently used in the Navy to preface commands-and instad of calling out ( Achtung!) attention! the Bosun blows the two note command call ( there are other calls also-one should not confuse this was a bugle which was a wider musical range) It is(the bosun"s pipe) more like a police whistle.)
What is a nickname for Navy sailors?
For Commonwealth Navies (RN, RAN, RNZN, RCN) the nickname for Sailor in general is 'Jack' or 'Jack Tar' For Bosuns Mates 'Dibbies' as in those who dib and dab paint For Engineers ' Stokers' as in those who stoke the coal fire for the boilers For electronics Technicians 'Greenies' for those who fix the green steam (electical equipment) For Stores personnel 'Box packers' For Dentists 'Fang Bosun' For Chaplains 'Sky Pilot, God Botherer, Sin Bosun' For Medics 'Scab Lifter'
Who is the officer in charge of deck seamanship aboard ship?
The First Lieutenant is responsible for the weather decks and the training of those standing look out and bridge watches, such as helm, lee helm and messenger. There is typically a Boatswain Mate (pronounced bosun) of the Watch that heads the team.
How did sailors go from one ship to the next while out at sea?
Transfer at sea is dangerous business. The primary way today is the use of helicopters. They may also launch a small boat. The other way is the use of the bosun's chair, a rough seat on a rope between two ships that is pulled across with pulleys.
