Rivermen's Lingo

Individuals working on the rivers of the United States consider themselves "rivermen" or "brown water sailors", distinct from those working on the oceans or "blue waters". A unique vocabulary exists which distinguishes rivermen from blue water men. Distinct words are discussed. Inserts provide definitions of terms used by rivermen, as well as the origin of the name Mark Twain, pseudonym of author Samuel Clemens.

• Record URL:
  • http://uscg.mil/proceedings/archive/2007/Vol64_No4_Wint2007-08.pdf
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• Authors:
  • Sawyer, Mark
• Publication Date: 2007

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Illustrations;
• Pagination: pp 71-72
• Serial:
  • Coast Guard Journal of Safety & Security at Sea, Proceedings of the Marine Safety & Security Council
  • Volume: 64
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: U.S. Coast Guard
  • Serial URL: http://www.uscg.mil/proceedings/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Definitions; Employees; Language; Rivers
• Subject Areas: Education and Training; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01104078
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 17 2008 9:23AM