Thread: Nautical terms
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Old 03-24-19, 08:09 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by Kapitan View Post
Just to add to CW there manning the rails in a foreign port isnt just about showing respect its also to show the gun / weapons are not manned which show no hostile intent.

Very true and another added benefit to " manning the rails." Although, in modern warships, the fire control would be inside the ship. Then again, who would fire their weapons with sailors on deck. I knew you would be along in short order to clear everything up.
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