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What is the sagnifigance for 13 buttons on the navy dress blue uniform?
For decades, older sailors told incoming sailors that the 13 buttons on the front of the bell bottoms represented the original 13 colonies. The myth was so commonplace , it actually had to be excised from Navy history texts. Sailors originally used a drawstring to hold up their pants, but threw away the drawstrings in 1864 when a new version of the bellbottoms was designed with seven buttons across the top holding the crotch flap. With a nod toward comfort in more tropical climates, the Navy elongated the flap(also called a broadfall) in 1897, and two buttons were added to each side, now totalling 11. But as Navy men grew broader-possibly thanks to improvement in nutrition-the flap needed to grow longer. So in 1905 more buttons were added, creating those 13 buttons. Why buttons instead of zippers? Beacause buttons are much easier to replace on the fly, and early zippers may have corroded in the salty weather.
Was NOT instituted to improve conditions of service for Sailors?
Sent Sailors to college
What killed the most sailors in an eighteenth-century sea battle?
Fire at sea was the sailor's worst nightmare, as ships back then were constructed of wood.
Which of the following was NOT instituted to improve conditions of service for Sailors?
Sent Sailors to college
When was chino trousers invented?
Chino trousers were invented in the late 19th century after a type of all-cotton fabric was developed. Originally chino trousers were used by members of the French and British military. Today they are commonly used for business and casual wear.
What are sailors baggy trousers called?
truffles
What is the name of the baggy trousers worn by sailors in the 17th century?
slops AKB
Why the flap on the uniform?
Navy uniforms are based on very old traditions that go clear back to the 18th century. The flap behind the neck of the dress uniforms is a throwback to the days when sailors sometimes put tar in their hair to guard against salt spray.
What do the 13 buttons on the sailors pants stand for?
In 1864, crackerjack trousers were designed with a "broadfall," or flap, held in place by seven of these easily replaced fasteners. After a slight length increase of the broadfall in 1894 - possibly linked to the average sailor's weight - six buttons were added for symmetrical design and to prevent an unwanted unveiling of the wearer.
What are jems trousers?
Trousers are pants. Jem's pants get stuck on the fence so he wiggles out of them. He leaves them behind and has to go back for them later.
Where can you get school trousers with back pockets in the UK?
h&m
Where is a bibliography in a book?
It's normally on the back or in the front/ back flap of the book
What do you associate the terms 'Rising butt and 'Back flap' with?
Hinges
What type of trousers do you wear horseriding?
When you go horse riding you would normally wear a pair of trousers called jodhpurs. they are made with thick material and are close to your legs at all times. this is to a) make sure that they dont flap and accidentaly hit the horse and frighten it and b) for streamlining I hope that sums it up for you!
What did sailors bring back from India?
" Chapatis and Pappadums
What are the release dates for Back to the Future - 1991 Solar Sailors - 1.9?
Back to the Future - 1991 Solar Sailors - 1.9 was released on: USA: 16 November 1991
With what do you associate the terms rising butt and Back flap with?
bum crack
