Das Boot

Originally Posted by Kurushio

What is "close enough for government work"?

Old U.S. military joke. If it's not perfect, but will make do, it's "Close enough for government work". Also became popular in the '50s in music circles: "It may not be perfect, but it's close enough for jazz"..."close enough for rock 'n' roll" etc.

You lot have it good on a ship...good food etc.

Also, as I had one infantry type point out "No foxholes to hide in...":rotfl: