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Dread Knot · 01-15-14, 03:36 PM

I think some WW2 USCG cutters were name after wind directions. Northwind, Eastwind , Westwind, etc.

They got it right with the hospital ships. They had names like Mercy, Comfort, Hope, Relief, Solace, etc.

01-15-14, 03:36 PM	#4
Dread Knot Ace of the Deep Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hawkeye State Highlands Posts: 1,288 Downloads: 84 Uploads: 0	I think some WW2 USCG cutters were name after wind directions. Northwind, Eastwind , Westwind, etc. They got it right with the hospital ships. They had names like Mercy, Comfort, Hope, Relief, Solace, etc.