Sorry, the real stuff doesn't come as a video.
The Bluejacket's Manual : United States Navy
Sorry, the real stuff doesn't come as a video.
The Bluejacket's Manual : United States Navy
Half hitch on each side half hitch ..right ?
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better than the other options .. er ..option !
I keep a link to this video in my Google Keep for reference whenever I need a refresher. Best instructional video out there. Here's another reference:
Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.
--Voltaire
Ain't that the truth!!Originally Posted by friogatto
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"Speak softly and carry a Big Stick!"-Theodore Roosevelt
USN 2002-2008
NAS Whidbey Island
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)
Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom
I don't have my BJM any more ... wish I did! I swear I don't remember there being a detailed explanation of a cleat hitch in the BJM like in the video. Of course the only marlinspike seamanship I ever had exposure to was on the USS Recruit at NTC San Diego. Didn't have any reason to tie knots after that, the guys wearing anchors took care of that. Anyway, I thought the video was great! Thanks for posting!
I have mine, and tell you what..its amazing what I still recall from RTC Great Lakes and the Marlinspike. We set the record for transferring ammunition from the flooded compartment to the dry compartment (I believe it was 30 shells at 60lbs thru a 10"hole)..oh the memories of the RDCs actually giving us a day at Ricky Heaven for that!! (Eating Mcdonalds and playing arcade games/pool for 2 hours!) Was amazing!
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"Speak softly and carry a Big Stick!"-Theodore Roosevelt
USN 2002-2008
NAS Whidbey Island
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)
Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom
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