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Originally Posted by Varley
"Not of the deck department" - some sort of rock dodger, unspecific put-down?
E-S, use that when you want to 'phone home and spifflicating will be nearer the mark.
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Each department has its own traditions and long established practices. Sadly in these more collaborative and democratic times, the differences have become somewhat amalgamated. F'rinstance, in my Dad's days at sea as an apprentice in 1938, he was quietly informed by the Mate that oil and water never mix, and he shouldn't fraternise with the engine room personnel. When I got to mess about in small passenger craft in the 1970's I was Master and Engineer. When on deck, I was the deck crowd. When down the hatch, I was chief grease monkey. I tried to keep the two activities apart, but I'm afraid it may have started the mild schizophrenia.
Ask the Admiral, he will know.