Korvettenkapitan != kaleun?

Vanilla · 03-07-07, 05:50 AM

I am sorry if it was asked and answered already... I've been thinking recently on origins of 'kaleun' nick, it is most obvious that it is a shorthand for Kapitaen-Leutenant. But then I wondered what were the shorthands for Frigattenkapitaen and Korvettenkapitaen, would it not be disrepectful to call a Frigattenkapitaen - kaleun?
Any clues?

Jimbuna · 03-07-07, 06:00 AM

Welcome aboard kaleun

Sorry but I don't have an answer to this

The Kriegsmarine being a disciplined service would IMO mean that any shortening would be deemed disrespectful and not tolerated

melnibonian · 03-07-07, 06:42 AM

In my boat we use a "stress free" environment. As long as they show the due level of respect they can call me however they like

Corsair · 03-07-07, 07:35 AM

In mine I use Sailor Steve soundpack files and I don't hear anymore the "Jawohl Herr Kaleun !!" What a break...

I can barely imagine if I heard every 5 minutes "Jawohl, Herr Korvettenkapitän !!"

Seeadler · 03-07-07, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Vanilla

But then I wondered what were the shorthands for Frigattenkapitaen and Korvettenkapitaen

In the German navy the shorthand was and is until today "Kapitän" for
Korvettenkapitän, Fregattenkapitän and Kapitän zur See.

IRONxMortlock · 03-07-07, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corsair

In mine I use Sailor Steve soundpack files and I don't hear anymore the "Jawohl Herr Kaleun !!" What a break...

You bet! I had no idea this had been made. As much as I like to be shown respect I much prefer pertinent information to be provided as efficiently as possible. Do you have a link for this "mod" and does it work with GWX?

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03-07-07, 05:50 AM	#1
Vanilla Lieutenant Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: St. Petersburg, Russia Posts: 264 Downloads: 72 Uploads: 0	Korvettenkapitan != kaleun? I am sorry if it was asked and answered already... I've been thinking recently on origins of 'kaleun' nick, it is most obvious that it is a shorthand for Kapitaen-Leutenant. But then I wondered what were the shorthands for Frigattenkapitaen and Korvettenkapitaen, would it not be disrepectful to call a Frigattenkapitaen - kaleun? Any clues?

03-07-07, 06:00 AM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,478 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Welcome aboard kaleun Sorry but I don't have an answer to this The Kriegsmarine being a disciplined service would IMO mean that any shortening would be deemed disrespectful and not tolerated __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

03-07-07, 06:42 AM	#3
melnibonian Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reading UK Posts: 3,473 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	In my boat we use a "stress free" environment. As long as they show the due level of respect they can call me however they like __________________ http://www.thegreywolves.com/ http://wolvesatwar.com/ Download GWX and other goodies: http://hosted.filefront.com/melnibonian

03-07-07, 07:35 AM	#4
Corsair Ace of the Deep Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toulouse France Posts: 1,140 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 0	In mine I use Sailor Steve soundpack files and I don't hear anymore the "Jawohl Herr Kaleun !!" What a break... I can barely imagine if I heard every 5 minutes "Jawohl, Herr Korvettenkapitän !!" __________________ NYGM 3.4A / Living SH3 V5.1 + SH3 Commander