"Close aboard" is a Nautical term that refers to the position of another ship or a boat that is close enough to hurl a rope to.
600 yards for a ship and 400 yards for a boat or 1800 feet for a ship and 1200 feet for a boat
There are three types of audible alarms on Navy vessels: General AlarmChemical AlarmCollision Alarm
Alcohol was banned from U.S. Navy vessels in 1914.
On board; into or within a ship or boat; hence, into or within a railway car., Alongside; as, close aboard., On board of; as, to go aboard a ship., Across; athwart.
On board; into or within a ship or boat; hence, into or within a railway car., Alongside; as, close aboard., On board of; as, to go aboard a ship., Across; athwart.
You may come aboard and stow your gear below. I'm making sure that all of our passengers are safely aboard before I close the hatch.
COB stands for "Chief of the Boat", and is the senior enlisted member aboard an active commissioned submarine in the U.S. Navy, regardless of rank. The position aboard a submarine is equivalent to a ship or shore Command Master Chief; however, the COB can be a Senior Chief (or a Chief in rare circumstances). Typically if the COB is not a Master Chief, he is very close to becoming one, or at least has many years at the Senior Chief position.
A vessel that cannot be hauled aboard or carried by another
Aside from nurses on hospital ships, the Department of the Navy began authorizing female sailors to serve aboard non-combat vessels during FY 1979. The first women reported aboard their respective ships by November 1, 1978.
A navy commander would be piped aboard his ship. The ship's bell is only rung to announce the time.
The complement of officers and enlisted crew aboard the 42-gun Navy warship Bonhomme Richard was approximately 380.
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