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Traditions, Customs and Terminology of our Naval Heritage

Watch this space as it develops into a repository for the obvious -- and obscure -- traditions and customs of the U.S. Navy and of our Naval heritage. Remember to review the "Frequently Asked Questions" section for other related topics.

• Dates in Naval History; an expanded Today in Naval History.
• Navy Traditions: Maritime Traditions of the Navy and its Ships and Personnel
• Famous Quotes: Who Said Them and When
• Nautical Terms and Phrases: Their Meaning and Origin
• Naval Rank: Origin and History of Ranks in the U.S. Navy
• Uniforms: History and Trivia
• Customs, Traditions, Ships, Bases, Biographies, Terminology, Abbreviations, Uniforms and Ratings: A Navy Bibliography
• Ceremonial Certificates: Crossing the Line, Plank Owners and Other Ceremonies

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22 November 1999