↓
 

Midwatch in Verse

New Year's Day Deck Log Poems on US Navy Ships

  • Home
  • Author Bios
    • Dave Johnson’s Bio
    • Gary Guinn’s Bio
  • Table of Contents
  • Examples
  • Links
  • Blog
  • Contact
Home→Author Dave

Author Archives: Dave

What is a “typical” deck log?

Midwatch in Verse Posted on August 16, 2022 by DaveAugust 22, 2022

According to the Naval History & Heritage Command (NHHC): A Navy ship’s deck log is a daily chronology of certain events for administrative and legal purposes. Preparation of logs is governed by the current edition of Office of the Chief … Continue reading →

Posted in Midwatch in Verse, Midwatch Poetry, Naval History, Navy Traditions, US Navy | Tagged Navy Traditions, US Navy Deck Logs | Leave a reply

Oldest Midwatch Poem [to date]

Midwatch in Verse Posted on May 25, 2022 by DaveJune 14, 2022

This post is an example of what we do with the ships and deck logs in each chapter of Midwatch in Verse. Each chapter of the book is divided into three parts—a history of the ship, a brief discussion of … Continue reading →

Posted in Midwatch in Verse, Midwatch Poetry, Naval History, Navy Traditions, New Year's Day Traditions, US Navy | Tagged Corporal K.S. Cameron, Edward V Dockweiler, Japanese POW Camp, Midwatch in Verse, Navy Traditions, Robert W. McNitt, San Pedro Harbor, Staff Sergeant Charles Albert Clark, US Navy Deck Logs, US Navy Poetry, USS Idaho | Leave a reply
©Property of David E Johnson
©2023 - Midwatch in Verse - Weaver Xtreme Theme Privacy Policy
↑