FOOTNOTES:
[1] An actual occurrence on a midshipman’s practice cruise witnessed by the author.
[2] This accident happened just as described during a midshipman practice cruise.
[3] “To bilge,” midshipman parlance for being dropped for failure in studies, or violation of regulations.
[4] “To bone” is to study.
[5] “Christmas tree,” a list of midshipmen published in December, who are officially warned to be in danger of failing at the semi-annual examinations.
[6] This accident happened as described in the Puritan’s fire room. An officer was scalded and rescued; two enlisted men went into the fire room swathed in wet clothes, performed rescue work and secured as related the injured boiler; they received medals of honor from the Navy Department.
[7] Math,—slang for mathematics.
[8] Skinny,—slang for physics and chemistry.
[9] Cadet rank is indicated by stripes on the sleeve.
[10] Indicates a first classman without cadet rank.
[11] O. C.—Officer-in-charge.