When you go across a sea by ship
The alternate is fly
A Naval certificate for crossing the international date line.
A sailor who has not crossed the equator is often referred to as a "polliwog" or a "landlubber." This term is used in naval traditions to identify sailors who have not participated in the crossing ceremony known as the "Line-crossing ceremony."
Yes, the Crossing the Line ceremony is exempt from the Secretary of the Navy's policy governing ceremonies. This traditional naval rite of passage, which celebrates a sailor's first crossing of the equator, has its own established customs and practices that are recognized as part of naval heritage. However, while exempt, it still must adhere to safety and operational guidelines set forth by the Navy.
Simple terms, when a Naval vessel crosses the equator. Check out this link for an in-depth description. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Line-crossing_ceremony
Simple terms, when a Naval vessel crosses the equator. Check out this link for an in-depth description. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Line-crossing_ceremony
William Sims was a US a naval admiral who commanded US naval forces in Europe during WW I. He devised the tactics of convoy system to safeguard merchant shipping from German action in Atlantic.
Trafalgar, a battle he lost to the English due to his crossing of the T's (naval tactic) and their flag communication.
The fort commanded the roads of Charleston and, crossing the fire of his artillery with those of Fort Moultrie, cut off the access to the port by an enemy naval force.
In the Navy, when you "cross" the equator you don't receive a badge. During the crossing you go through an initiation to become a "shellback". You receive a small card which explains when and where you crossed the equator and also a large certificate which looks really good up on your wall.
The U.S. naval leader during World War I who devised the convoy system to protect merchant ships crossing the Atlantic was Admiral William S. Sims. He recognized the vulnerability of unprotected ships to German U-boat attacks and advocated for a coordinated system of escorting merchant vessels with naval warships. This strategy significantly reduced shipping losses and improved the safety of transatlantic supply lines. Sims' approach played a crucial role in ensuring the success of Allied operations during the war.
The only homophone for 'naval' that I can think of is, "navel".
naval examples: a naval officer, The U.S. Naval Academy, a U.S. naval ship