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Old 09-23-16, 10:04 AM   #4
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A sonar/hydrophone operator would not use that terminology...it's a term that suits sailing ships when tacking...not destroyers changing course.

A deck watch officer or a lookout/signalman on a surface ship might use that terminology, if they had some sailing experience.
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