What are you reading right now?

Jimbuna · 03-12-12, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by indy

What the Hell kinda book is that to be reading. That **** would bore me to death. What are you a Rookski, commie, spy?

What's the problem?

I've spent many an hour watching my son reading similar for deck officers over the previous five years.

He's now just turned 23 years of age, working on Holland Americe cruise ships and been recommended for promotion to 2nd officer when his current leave (commencing today) is over.

indy · 03-14-12, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

What's the problem?

I've spent many an hour watching my son reading similar for deck officers over the previous five years.

He's now just turned 23 years of age, working on Holland Americe cruise ships and been recommended for promotion to 2nd officer when his current leave (commencing today) is over.

Just Seems like an Odd Book to be reading!

Jimbuna · 03-14-12, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by indy

Just Seems like an Odd Book to be reading!

Certainly not if your a marine cadet looking for an officer qualification in engineering or as a deck officer.

My boy is already earning almost as much as I did at the peak of my working life.

All strength to them.

indy · 03-15-12, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Certainly not if your a marine cadet looking for an officer qualification in engineering or as a deck officer.

My boy is already earning almost as much as I did at the peak of my working life.

All strength to them.

OK... OK.... Jim Bob,(sorry) now could you please take the American Flag out of my arse! LOL

had a cousin that Graduated from West Point, I'm picken up what your put'en down .

If you would of explained what the book was about I would of understood, just sounded like he was trying to learn english.

Jimbuna · 03-15-12, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by indy

OK... OK.... Jim Bob,(sorry) now could you please take the American Flag out of my arse! LOL

had a cousin that Graduated from West Point, I'm picken up what your put'en down .

If you would of explained what the book was about I would of understood, just sounded like he was trying to learn english.

Consider said flag removed

Hinrich Schwab · 03-15-12, 08:51 AM

I cannot resist this...I have to say it...

"What am I reading now?"

I just got this stupid Funkspruch from BdU

"Aggressiver sein!"

indy · 03-23-12, 10:51 PM

Oh for God sake! Jim Bob....Flag away ....

STEED · 04-01-12, 08:24 AM

Re-reading

The Last Year of the Luftwaffe: May 1944-May 1945
by Dr. Alfred Price.

Jimbuna · 04-01-12, 02:09 PM

Sitting in front of my monitor typing this post.

Bilge_Rat · 04-02-12, 03:55 PM

Got "Das Boot" the novel as a present and finally started reading it. After having seen the movie/mini-series countless times, I was not sure this would hold my interest, but now I can't put it down.

Next up: Montsarrat's "The Cruel Sea" which I received at the same time.

Sailor Steve · 04-02-12, 08:55 PM

Just recieved my copy of Norman Friedman's U.S. Destroyers: An Illustrated Design History, only three days after I ordered it. It's mostly for reference, but it does have a lot of good text on the development of the different classes, and a little operational history, so I'll be reading like a regular book.

RustySubmarine · 04-03-13, 07:28 PM

Just started reading Nightmare At Scapa Flow - The Truth About The Sinking Of The 'Royal Oak' by H.J. Weaver. Apparently, There were a few myths about what actually happened when U47 sneaked into the anchorage. This book looks at different accounts on what actually happened by surviving crew members and other witness accounts that came to light after the war.

Another interesting read is 'U boat Bases & Bunkers 1940 -1945' by Williamson Gordon. This book gives an account of the massive structures built in France, Germany & Norway, to house the U boats. There is also references to other German U boat bases in Greece, Croatia (as it is now) and other bases in the Far East. Not just a reference book, but gives an account of what life was like for those who worked in them and lived around them.

Red October1984 · 04-03-13, 07:45 PM

I finished SSN a few days ago... It was okay I guess.

I'm reading Team Yankee by Harold Coyle right now. I like it so far.

ninja turtle · 04-11-13, 02:44 PM

I'm currently reading "Nightmare at Scapa Flow: The Truth"

Well written but only half-way through so far.

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Originally Posted by RustySubmarine

Just started reading Nightmare At Scapa Flow - The Truth About The Sinking Of The 'Royal Oak' by H.J. Weaver. Apparently, There were a few myths about what actually happened when U47 sneaked into the anchorage. This book looks at different accounts on what actually happened by surviving crew members and other witness accounts that came to light after the war.

Is this by my recommendation, by any chance my sea-faring friend?

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indy Helmsman Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 500 Ft. Below the Surface Posts: 105 Downloads: 883 Uploads: 0	Consider said flag removed Oh for God sake! Jim Bob....Flag away ....

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STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Re-reading The Last Year of the Luftwaffe: May 1944-May 1945 by Dr. Alfred Price. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

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Bilge_Rat Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: standing watch... Posts: 3,793 Downloads: 344 Uploads: 0	Got "Das Boot" the novel as a present and finally started reading it. After having seen the movie/mini-series countless times, I was not sure this would hold my interest, but now I can't put it down. Next up: Montsarrat's "The Cruel Sea" which I received at the same time. __________________

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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Just recieved my copy of Norman Friedman's U.S. Destroyers: An Illustrated Design History, only three days after I ordered it. It's mostly for reference, but it does have a lot of good text on the development of the different classes, and a little operational history, so I'll be reading like a regular book. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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Hinrich Schwab Grey Wolf Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 908 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 0	I cannot resist this...I have to say it... "What am I reading now?" I just got this stupid Funkspruch from BdU "Aggressiver sein!"

04-03-13, 07:28 PM	#12
RustySubmarine Engineer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tamworth UK. Presently,somewhere Below The Atlantic Posts: 213 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	Just started reading Nightmare At Scapa Flow - The Truth About The Sinking Of The 'Royal Oak' by H.J. Weaver. Apparently, There were a few myths about what actually happened when U47 sneaked into the anchorage. This book looks at different accounts on what actually happened by surviving crew members and other witness accounts that came to light after the war. Another interesting read is 'U boat Bases & Bunkers 1940 -1945' by Williamson Gordon. This book gives an account of the massive structures built in France, Germany & Norway, to house the U boats. There is also references to other German U boat bases in Greece, Croatia (as it is now) and other bases in the Far East. Not just a reference book, but gives an account of what life was like for those who worked in them and lived around them. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] RUSTY SUBMARINE U534 Type IX40C Engine Room of U534 Now located at Birkenhead UK. I joined the navy to see the world What did I see? I saw the SEA!!!!

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Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,241 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	I finished SSN a few days ago... It was okay I guess. I'm reading Team Yankee by Harold Coyle right now. I like it so far. __________________