| Naval Ceremonies, Customs, and Traditions, Sixth Edition |  | Authors: Royal W. Connell, William P. MacK
Publisher: US Naval Institute Press
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 640,433
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 6
Pages: 420
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Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6.1 x 1.4
ISBN: 1557503303
Dewey Decimal Number: 359.13360973
EAN: 9781557503305
ASIN: 1557503303
Publication Date: August 2004
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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has enjoyed a reputation both as an authoritative guide to conduct in a contemporary maritime setting and a fascinating historical reference on the ways of the sea and sailor going back to the earliest days of sail.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 new edition fully reflects today's diverse force while at the same time exploring the maritime history of the United States, its flag, and the U.S. Navy's uniforms. A new chapter on naval ceremonies offers more details than ever on such events as award presentations and changes of command. A separate chapter on the popular "Dining In" ceremony explains its beginnings and evolution and tells how to plan and execute such an event. There is also greater coverage of Marine Corps and Coast Guard history and traditions. In addition to discussing the derivation of traditions and customs of the sea services, this latest update has been reorganized for ease of use by the professional seaman planning an upcoming event as well as the armchair sailor curious about the origins of naval customs and terms. It is the only up-to-date book on the subject available. 132 photographs. 6 x 9 inches.
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 Navy 101 January 21, 2001
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
This is an excellent source of knowledge with a wealth of information. If you want to know about the origins of Naval terms and how certain Naval traditions came about (ie..The Crossing of the Equator, Change of Command ceromonies) this book explains most of it. My only complaint is that it revolves around the officer community too much. I think it would have helped to add some more enlisted info too! So I highly reccomend this book! Fair Winds and Following Seas!
Navy custom explained October 10, 2001
S. Lawrenz (Milwaukee, WI)
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
A book that covered exactly what its title suggests, "Naval Ceremonies, Customs, and Traditions" is clearly intended as a manual of traditions and customs for naval officers. I don't doubt that it would come in useful. It's a true treasure trove of information concerning the United States Navy's unique culture.
The best part is the fact that it goes extensively into the backgrounds of many of the traditions and customs the Navy is steeped in. It is a scholarly book on history as much as it is about custom and tradition.
As a person not in the navy but with an interest in its history, this book was entertaining and informative. If you're interested in such things, "Naval Ceremonies, Customs, and Traditions" is definitely worth a look.
Naval Ceremonies, customs, and traditions December 30, 2007
B. J. Leach (St Croix Falls, WI USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This product is exactly what I was looking for. It was especially informative as to how tossing the hat at graduation started.Naval Ceremonies, Customs, and Traditions, Sixth Edition
 A lot of information May 12, 2008
Formidable Fox (Upland, CA USA)
If you want a lot of information about the navy then this is the perfect book for you. If you don't want to read a large book with a lot of information then don't waste your money and look for the info on the internet instead (but you won't get as much detail and accurate as this book).
A Good Naval Reference February 4, 2010
Shellback
If you ever wondered where the word midshipman, warrant officer, foc'sle, etc came from, or you are a big naval history buff this is the book for you. The book describes Dining-In's, Crossing the Line, Change of Command Ceremonies, etc and it also explains the history behind these traditions. It is a good reference for any naval command, or anyone interested in the Navy.
**Note: I received my copy without the jacket cover.
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