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Naval ceremonies, customs, and traditions

First published in 1934, this book has enjoyed a reputation both as an authoritative guide to conduct in a contemporary maritime setting and a fascinating historical reference on the ways of the sea and sailor going back to the earliest days of sail. Now updated to cover all the sea services, this n...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Connell, Royal W. 1948-
Other Authors: Mack, William P. 1915-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Annapolis, Md. Naval Institute Press c2004
Edition:6th ed.
Subjects:
Naval ceremonies, honors and salutes > United States
Naval art and science > terminology
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Table of Contents:
  • The interrelationship of customs, ceremonies, traditions, and usage
  • The development of tradition in the early Navy, 1775-1915
  • The development of the laws of the service
  • Honors and salutes
  • Naval ceremonies
  • Naval social customs
  • Dining-in and dining-out
  • Social usage prescribed and proscribed
  • The flag of the United States
  • Naval uniforms and insignia
  • The United States Marine Corps
  • The United States Coast Guard
  • Some traditions, customs, and usages of the service
  • Nautical words and naval expressions.

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