bluejacket
Enlisted naval servicemember
A bluejacket is an enlisted sailor in the navy, named for the dark blue uniform jacket traditionally worn.
The term distinguishes ordinary seamen from officers: The bluejackets scrubbed the deck while officers dined in the wardroom.
It's somewhat old-fashioned but still used, especially in British and historical contexts.
Signed up formally
- seamanOne who works ships
- petty officerEnlisted naval rank
- ratingAssigned evaluative score
- deckhandShip's manual laborer
shipmate · boatswain · gunner's mate · signalman · sonarman · torpedoman · yeoman · radioman
Ship's flat surface
- galleyOnboard food preparation area
- helmVessel's steering mechanism
- mastVessel's sail support
- riggingRopes controlling ship sails
berth · cabin · bow · stern · keel · anchor · compass · port
Organized distribution of resources
- voyageJourney by sea
- fleetVehicles under unified command
- carrierOne that transports
- destroyerOne that ruins completely
submarine · frigate · cruiser · battleship · shore leave · sea duty · commission · navy yard
Neck encirclement
- neckerchiefCloth worn around throat
- jumperPullover or pinafore dress
- peacoatDouble-breasted wool jacket
- crackerjackInformal term for expert
dress whites · bell-bottoms · insignia · stripes · anchor · buttons · lanyard · middy
enlisted
Signed up formally
- seamanOne who works ships
- petty officerEnlisted naval rank
- ratingAssigned evaluative score
deckhand · shipmate · boatswain · gunner's mate · signalman · sonarman · torpedoman · yeoman · radioman · quartermaster
deck
Ship's flat surface
rigging · berth · cabin · bow · stern · keel · anchor · compass · port · starboard
deployment
Organized distribution of resources
destroyer · submarine · frigate · cruiser · battleship · shore leave · sea duty · commission · navy yard · boot camp
collar
Neck encirclement
- neckerchiefCloth worn around throat
- jumperPullover or pinafore dress
- peacoatDouble-breasted wool jacket
crackerjack · dress whites · bell-bottoms · insignia · stripes · anchor · buttons · lanyard · middy · sailor suit
bluejacketofficer
Authority figure in uniform
naval officer · commissioned officer · admiral · captain · commodore