Mon.,
June
21,
2004
Noon Position:
Latitude: 45.01N
Longitude: 41.28W
Course:
073°
Speed: 10.5
knots
Trivia
"Horsepower" refers to the power of engines. What is the term
referring to in terms of calculated power?
Yesterday's
Answer:
Keelhauling is a form of punishment by
hauling a man under the bottom of a vessel form one side to another
with lines attached to his hands and feet. The Dutch Navy was
the first to keelhaul sailors. However, the British soon adopted
the practice as well. This form of punishment which virtually
guaranteed death continued from approximately 1560 until 1853 when
keelhauling was abolished.
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This morning, the swells have been 6'
to 8' and building as winds gust over 35 knots. The
sky is overcast with passing squalls. For many cadets,
this is the first time they have seen such weather.
Sickbay has been busy this morning administering patches for
seasickness, however the majority of the cadets are doing
fine. Unfortunately, cadets were not able to get stars
this morning due to the weather.
Cadets on maintenance are making rounds
to ensure everything is secure.
Captain S. Stephenson
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