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To: ransomnote
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Know your Nautical terminology

sea chest
A watertight box built against the hull of the ship communicating with the sea through a grillage, to which valves and piping are attached to allow water in for ballast, engine cooling, and firefighting purposes. Also, a wooden box used to store a sailor's effects.

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LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)

151 posted on 02/04/2023 9:27:59 PM PST by LonePalm (Commander and Chef)
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To: LonePalm

***”Sea Chest...”

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So, it’s not Ursula Andress from “Dr. No”? 😉

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157 posted on 02/04/2023 10:02:11 PM PST by Porkchop
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To: LonePalm

Re Sea Chest:

Interesting. The ship’s sea chest balanced and cooled the ship and a sailor’s sea chest contained personal items that kept him balanced and calm. I never knew ships has one.

Do they still call the place sailors store their belongings a sea chest on modern ships? Or a locker? .


214 posted on 02/05/2023 7:28:58 AM PST by Melian ( Reminder: Memes are made to make you think. Do your own research before reposting. )
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