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In the RCN, a 27 foot long boat with a pointed bow and stern. Very seaworthy, they were the standard ship's boat in the Canadian Navy for decades. They were replaced by the more modern, multi-role RHIB.
Sleep, or snoring. "Let's go grab some Z's". Interestingly enough, in the RCN the term "Z's" is normally pronounced as "zees" and not "zeds".
Queen's Regulations and Orders. The standing orders governing the RCN, and issued under the title of the figure-head of the navy.
Historically, a female member of the WRCNS (Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service) which existed during WWII and continued post-war through to the 1960s. Originated in the Royal Navy where the term Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS) was shortened to "Wren". The term carried over to the Canadian Navy, however it is out of regular use in today's RCN. Also known as "Jenny Wren".
In modern language this is the hull number, painted on the side of a warship. Incidentally, during WWII most of the RCN ships did not show a pendant number, so as to cloak their identities from the enemy.
A 40-millimetre British autocannon, used famously as an anti-aircraft gun by the RCN (and other navies) in WWII. The name came from the sound that the gun made when firing.
The chorus of the song "Wavy Navy" sung by thousands of members of the RCNVR during WWII and continuing into the post-war years.
A card game similar to blackjack where the top hand is a pair of aces, which is called a "Stook". It is a Canadian variant to the game and only common to the RCN. It is a game where it is easy to triumph, if you know where the aces are.
A shipwright or ship's carpenter. In the RCN, also known as a Hull Technician.
1. A person who designs, builds, and repairs ships, especially wooden ones. 2. In the RCN, a nickname for a member of the Hull Technician trade.
A slang term for reservists during WW2. Its derivation is from the rank insignia of officers in the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve (RCNVR) that were "wavy" rather than being straight.
Royal Canadian Navy.
Friendly term for the RCN's venerable Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR) vessels.
In the RCN, this is the term that east coast sailors use to describe west coast sailors.
An obscene drinking song associated with Canadian sailors. The main chorus is "Away, away, with fyfe and drum, here we come, full of rum, looking for women to pat on the bum, in the North Atlantic Squadron." As well, there are a number of traditional verses, but the challenge for participants is to make up new verses on the spot. It is thought to have originated in the RCN during WWI as the "Old Destroyer Squadron". Some say that the "Squadron" referred to in the lyrics is the "10th Bomber Reconnaissance Squadron" of the RCAF.
The officer responsible for all money matters in RCN ships including the paying and provisioning of the crew, all stores, tools and spare parts.
An impromptu variety show put on by the ship's company, usually of a bawdy nature. It is an RN term, however it can be found in the RCN as well.
Term used for the RCN sailor's uniform worn prior to the 1970s.
When the RCN wore square rig, this was a sailor's best uniform, which was often tailor-made and saved for extra-special occasions. Often, it couldn't be worn on parade as it was sometimes illegally altered, however it could be worn ashore when the sailor wished to impress the ladies.
Traditionally, the person who buys, stores and sells all supplies on board ships, including victuals, rum and tobacco. This term has largely fallen out of use in the RCN, however, its derivative "pusser" is still vey common.
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