Canadian Armed Forces - Boatswain (Sailor) - English (2024)

[@PeterLorimer-ji5ut]

I was a Stoker. We affectionately referred to our Boatswains as "Dippy Dabs" just after the Earth cooled.

[@Richard-od7yd]

I'm a Former Boatswain's Mate in the U.S. NAVY and sailed with you Canucks a lot of times . You're damned good sailors . 🫡🇺🇸🇨🇦