| 单词 | bluejacket |
| 例句 | "Nothing you want ashore, I suppose?" enquired Fosterdyke as he prepared to descend a wire ladder, the end of which was being steadied by a couple of bluejackets in a picket-boat. The Airship "Golden Hind" 2012-04-21T02:00:26.983Z The rescue of the pilot was a comparatively easy matter, but it took all the skill of the bluejackets to extricate the wounded observer. With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight 2012-04-21T02:00:25.260Z Accordingly Mrs. Straus and I started from Constantinople on March 7th in the embassy dispatch boat, Scorpion, a ship of about seven hundred and fifty tons, manned by a crew of seventy-five or eighty bluejackets. Under Four Administrations From Cleveland to Taft 2012-03-16T02:00:21.923Z The vessel was sunk by its own men, and the twenty-two German bluejackets on board were made prisoners.... Raemaekers' Cartoon History of the War, Volume 2 The Second Twelve Months of War 2011-10-27T02:00:27.020Z The veterans of Wellington and Nelson had been out-fought from first to last by a band of buccaneers, reinforced by a few-score American bluejackets and a handful of nondescript seamen. Gentlemen Rovers 2011-10-22T02:00:27.907Z "What shall we do with this 'ere gun, sir?" a stalwart bluejacket. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z The sub rushed to the side just in time to see the outstretched arms of a bluejacket emerging from the following wave of the swiftly moving craft. With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight 2012-04-21T02:00:25.260Z Everything had to be utilised—anchors for the boat bridges were made by filling fishermen's baskets with bullets; and a naval contingent of 1200 bluejackets from Antwerp proved invaluable. Napoleon's Letters to Josephine 2011-09-23T02:00:21.947Z A few who managed to spring upon the Immortalit�'s deck were cut down instantly, but a couple of hundred fully armed men were preparing to make a rush to overpower our bluejackets. The Great War in England in 1897 2011-09-20T02:00:17.083Z Reinforced by a party of bluejackets from the fleet, Eaton wasted not a moment in preparing the city for defence. Gentlemen Rovers 2011-10-22T02:00:27.907Z In spite of being in the uniform of a Turkish bluejacket the two Germans saluted. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z A resumption of the "scrap" seemed imminent, when a bluejacket, tapping at the ward-room door, announced: "Captain's compliments, sir; they've just hooked it." With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight 2012-04-21T02:00:25.260Z We bluejackets are just like our ships—fighting machines. Annie o' the Banks o' Dee 2011-09-12T02:00:26.230Z With a force against them of treble their strength, British bluejackets had succeeded in sinking a number of the finest and most powerful ships of France and Russia. The Great War in England in 1897 2011-09-20T02:00:17.083Z On they came, and now the waiting Americans could make out the gilt-lettered hat-bands of the bluejackets and the white cross-belts and the brass buttons on the tunics of the marines. Gentlemen Rovers 2011-10-22T02:00:27.907Z In a few seconds half a dozen bluejackets, headed by a sub-lieutenant, appeared on the scene. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z Donning the safety-helmet, one of the bluejackets descended, groped his way to the nearest hatchway and opened it. With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight 2012-04-21T02:00:25.260Z Half an hour later a boat put off from the Dirigo containing the boy, Yen, the friend, and four bluejackets. Mortmain 2011-09-09T02:01:10.217Z Still, amid the blinding smoke, the din of battle, and the constant roaring of the guns, British bluejackets with smoke-begrimed faces worked enthusiastically for the defence of Old England. The Great War in England in 1897 2011-09-20T02:00:17.083Z Before sunrise we were ready; a mere band we were, but a brave one, about one hundred and twenty in all, bluejackets and marines. O'er Many Lands, on Many Seas 2011-09-08T02:00:19.987Z "All present?" demanded Farnworth, as the last of the rescued crew of the Hammerer's whaler slid to the ground, followed by the indomitable bluejacket who had played such an important part in the rescue. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z The Nicaraguans met the first charge of the bluejackets bravely enough, but they were now opposed to men who knew not the meaning of the word defeat, nor what it meant to retreat. The Blue Grass Seminary Girls on the Water Exciting Adventures on a Summer Cruise Through the Panama Canal 2011-09-05T02:00:21.637Z The crowd, observing that the bluejackets had remained inside the compound, crowded close at the boy's heels as they threaded the streets to the temple. Mortmain 2011-09-09T02:01:10.217Z A shell penetrated the Gannet, unfortunately killing fourteen bluejackets; and had it not been that the deck of the Edgar was protected throughout, the consequences to us would also have been very serious. The Great War in England in 1897 2011-09-20T02:00:17.083Z “Hurrah! hurrah!” was the bold and answering shout of our marines and bluejackets. O'er Many Lands, on Many Seas 2011-09-08T02:00:19.987Z He could just discern the dark forms of the liberated bluejackets as, under the charge of the coxswain of the whaler, they made for the boats. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z Young Sparling and twenty of his bluejackets from the yards had been secreted aboard. The Men Who Wrought 2011-07-26T02:00:16.320Z Where one man is employed in the merchantman, six or seven crowd in on board of Andrew; and the "bluejacket" is consequently handicapped when he finds himself thus lonely. The Log of a Sea-Waif Being Recollections of the First Four Years of My Sea Life 2011-07-09T02:00:13.057Z At the second path, they had to wait until a party of German bluejackets had passed. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z The marines lying down on deck under arms, the bluejackets, stripped to the trousers, standing by the guns on both decks. O'er Many Lands, on Many Seas 2011-09-08T02:00:19.987Z Irresolutely playing upon the shore for a few moments, it settled upon the extended line of bluejackets and upon the bullet-splintered barracks whence came the main Turkish fire. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z For the most part the bluejackets were young men of good physique. The Dispatch-Riders The Adventures of Two British Motor-cyclists in the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:22.377Z This tremendous cavalcade made its way through the city to the Tower, colours flying, bands playing, and a strong guard of bluejackets marching with it. Privateers and Privateering 2011-06-21T02:00:26.477Z They were manned by a party of bluejackets, who had brought them over from Chatham. The Invasion 2011-05-20T02:00:29.260Z Oh! the glad sight it was to me, after all these years, to behold the bold bluejackets, and brave marines, dashing after the foe, gun and bayonet in hand! O'er Many Lands, on Many Seas 2011-09-08T02:00:19.987Z The stalwart bluejackets, digging their heels into the sloping ground, tugged heroically. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z Presently one of the bluejackets strolled up to the spot where Kenneth and his chum were standing. The Dispatch-Riders The Adventures of Two British Motor-cyclists in the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:22.377Z What! is it because ye are bluejackets there shall be no more 'O'Dowds'? Charles Lever, His Life in His Letters, Vol. II 2011-04-15T02:00:16.987Z For the lower deck the supply of the suitable class of bluejacket might be sadly deficient were it not for the seafaring populations of Brittany and Normandy. France 2011-03-27T02:00:11.847Z Then, the two lads, peering through the bushes, watched a boat, flying the flag of the United States Revenue Marine and filled with sturdy bluejackets, enter the cove and dash alongside the smuggler Fancy. Rick Dale, A Story of the Northwest Coast 2011-03-24T02:00:12.337Z With a burly "Heave-ho" the dozen bluejackets made a fresh effort. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z Stalwart bluejackets, stripped to their singlets, and grimy stokers crowded to the stanchion rails to watch the transhipment of the captured Germans. The Dispatch-Riders The Adventures of Two British Motor-cyclists in the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:22.377Z These bluejackets have not only drunk me out of champagne and Allsopp, but so tapped myself that I am perfectly dry. Charles Lever, His Life in His Letters, Vol. II 2011-04-15T02:00:16.987Z Let me tell you how a bluejacket nobly gave his life for another as the ship was sinking. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) 2011-02-26T03:00:45.583Z The bluejacket had discovered them, and was leaping down the steep slope in hot pursuit. Rick Dale, A Story of the Northwest Coast 2011-03-24T02:00:12.337Z On the top of the debris were half a dozen bluejackets, taking advantage of the daylight that still remained in flag-wagging a message to one of the destroyers. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z Simultaneously a German bluejacket held aloft the tattered Black Cross emblem of unholy kultur. Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S. A story of the Great War 2011-02-24T03:01:02.917Z For after the Uhlans came bluejackets of the naval division, broad-shouldered, bewhiskered fellows, with caps worn rakishly and the roll of the sea in their gait. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z Seaman Samson was the first British bluejacket for fifty years to win and wear the Victoria Cross. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) 2011-02-26T03:00:45.583Z The "wooden walls" in which Blake and Nelson fought have long since disappeared, and our bluejackets now fight behind bulwarks of steel. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 1 (of 10) From the Beginning of the War to the Landing of the British Army in France 2011-02-19T03:01:09.157Z Grave consequences might ensue if the devoted bluejackets returned to the scene of action. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z Standing in front of it was a bluejacket with both ear-pieces clipped to his ears. Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S. A story of the Great War 2011-02-24T03:01:02.917Z "Nasty one for somebody," says a bluejacket as he wipes the perspiration from his face and bare chest. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z Submarine-hunting became the great sport of the navy, and every young officer and bluejacket was eager to engage in it. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) 2011-02-26T03:00:45.583Z A little steam tender was provided to tow the frigate home in case the wind should fail, and a party of bluejackets was always on duty to look after the vessels. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 1 (of 10) From the Beginning of the War to the Landing of the British Army in France 2011-02-19T03:01:09.157Z On that occasion he had discarded his Turkish bluejacket's clothes and was rigged out in the uniform of a German major of artillery. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z All the petty officer and bluejackets could say was, 'He's one of those Naval Division gents.' The Irish on the Somme Being a Second Series of 'The Irish at the Front' 2011-01-12T03:00:32.843Z Much was expected from a British armoured train which had been built in Antwerp, and was mounted with four 4.7-inch naval guns, worked by Belgian gunners under the direction of British bluejackets. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z The men employed on the blockships and in the storming and demolition parties were bluejackets and Royal Marines, picked from a very large number of volunteers from the Grand Fleet. The Story of the Great War, Volume VII (of VIII) American Food and Ships; Palestine; Italy invaded; Great German Offensive; Americans in Picardy; Americans on the Marne; Foch's Counteroffensive. I studied his back closely, and of two things I felt certain: he was not a sailor of any sort—officer or bluejacket—and yet he walked like a drilled man. The Spy in Black Following them were about fifty bluejackets, not of the Ottoman navy, but in the rig of the Imperial German navy. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z "By George, but it's a tall order!" he repeated several times as his bluejackets bent to their oars. A Traitor's Wooing Officers and bluejackets suffered death while engaged on this work of mercy. The Irish at the Front They were as fine-looking a set of bluejackets as one would care to see, the cream of the navy and the naval reserve. Harper's Round Table, September 3, 1895 The Scottish National Council have up-to-date well-equipped hostels and recreation-rooms in several naval centres, and those at Edinburgh and Glasgow are thronged with bluejackets. The Romance of the Red Triangle The story of the coming of the red triangle and the service rendered by the Y.M.C.A. to the sailors and soldiers of the British Empire A few feet away from them a collapsible boat of the type used in the German navy was drawn up on the beach, with three bluejackets standing rigidly at attention by its side. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z The miner has a gait as peculiarly his own as Tommy's measured pace or the bluejacket's roll. From Sea to Sea Letters of Travel This time he beckoned the bluejackets to come close up to him, and for a little while they were clustered together at the foot of a cotton tree. With Wolseley to Kumasi A Tale of the First Ashanti War "Three cheers for the Battleship Boys," shouted one of the bluejackets the instant the officers had left the bridge. The Battleship Boys' First Step Upward or, Winning Their Grades as Petty Officers South of the Border there are many fine hostels and recreation-rooms for sailors, and in scores of centres in England, Wales, and Ireland the Red Triangle is catering successfully for the needs of our bluejackets. The Romance of the Red Triangle The story of the coming of the red triangle and the service rendered by the Y.M.C.A. to the sailors and soldiers of the British Empire "Bravo!" exclaimed the skipper as a brawny bluejacket kicked off his sea-boots and, without attempting to rid himself of his fearnought coat and sweater, plunged overboard. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z The bluejacket is a beautiful creature, and very healthy, but ... From Sea to Sea Letters of Travel And so, escorted by two of the bluejackets, with their rifles loaded, one of the captives was brought aft and halted just in front of our hero. With Wolseley to Kumasi A Tale of the First Ashanti War Suakin was now in danger, and on the 6th of February British bluejackets and marines were landed for the defence of the town. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 1 "Edwardes" to "Ehrenbreitstein" The naval officer spoke his orders in a quiet, refined voice, and massive muscular bluejackets, drilled for years, sprang smartly to carry them out. Command They might be Russians, but it was impossible to see whether they wore the blue-and-white jerseys that would in that case take the place of the flannel "pneumonia catchers" worn by the British bluejacket. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z Armed to the teeth, an officer from the cruiser would board us: the bluejackets of his boat's crew had each a rifle at hand. Merchantmen-at-arms : the British merchants' service in the war But the noise was greatest where the bluejackets had their quarters, for there reclined the crew of the launch which had returned so disconsolately from their quest up the river. With Wolseley to Kumasi A Tale of the First Ashanti War Fortunately a 205 mixed body of marines and bluejackets of various nationalities, numbering 18 officers and 389 men, had reached Peking on the 1st of June for the protection of the legations. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 2 "Chicago, University of" to "Chiton" They were watching a destroyer coming into port, her decks lined with bluejackets, her three funnels belching oil-smoke, her semaphore working. Command His mind was set upon the sight of that forlorn party of bluejackets being haled into captivity. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z The bluejacket stood out on the sparring of the bridge and signalled with his hand-flags. Merchantmen-at-arms : the British merchants' service in the war Of the gallant troops and bluejackets who took part in the campaign, a large number were stricken down with fever, and of these a large proportion died. With Wolseley to Kumasi A Tale of the First Ashanti War To-day some of our streets are crammed with thousands of bluejackets—Yankee prisoners. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital For every landing-party of bluejackets they formed a committee of welcome. With the French in France and Salonika Crouching and holding their rifles at the trail, the bluejackets followed Crosthwaite and the midshipman. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z They watch the preparations of the bluejackets for mooring at the stage with a detached professional interest; some of them gaze out to the nor'ard where the transports of the convoy are approaching. Merchantmen-at-arms : the British merchants' service in the war Then, as they advanced through the bush, the bluejackets and the Marine Artillery took the wood on the left in hand, and the steel gun opened upon the lurking enemy. With Wolseley to Kumasi A Tale of the First Ashanti War Then the battle was on once more; again did the little band of bluejackets stand to their posts, fighting against an unseen foe. The Boys of '98 Along went Colonel Moody, with a company of his Royal Engineers, Lieutenant Mayne of the Imperial Navy with a hundred bluejackets, and Judge Matthew Begbie, to deal out justice to the offenders. The Cariboo Trail A Chronicle of the Gold-fields of British Columbia Gradually the enemy began to work round to the British right, till the thin line of bluejackets was in danger of being enfiladed. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z I was there and heard an Irish bluejacket cursing them as a disgrace to his country. Ireland as It Is And as It Would be Under Home Rule There are not many troops at the Coast, I know, but there are marines and bluejackets aboard, and they should be sufficient.” With Wolseley to Kumasi A Tale of the First Ashanti War At this moment the enemy beat a prompt retreat; the gunner was pulled inboard, and the bluejackets continued their interrupted work. The Boys of '98 When the credentials have been examined the visitor is sent under the guidance of a bluejacket to the "Officer of the Day," whose "cabin" is inside the maze of corrugated iron and weather-board. Submarine Warfare of To-day How the Submarine Menace was Met and Vanquished, With Descriptions of the Inventions and Devices Used, Fast Boats, Mystery Ships The fierce shouts of the Turks were met with dogged silence, as the stalwart bluejackets lunged and fired at their fanatical foes. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z Well, my lad, thinking's no good this night, nor can you get the bluejackets by whistling. The House Under the Sea A Romance Not a sound came from the bluejackets save that given out from their weapons. With Wolseley to Kumasi A Tale of the First Ashanti War It was an undertaking as perilous as anything that had yet been accomplished, but the bluejackets showed no fear. The Boys of '98 Under cover of a final artillery preparation the bluejackets, marines, and North Lancashire men began to climb the boulders which covered the front face of the kopjes. History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4) Compiled by Direction of His Majesty's Government A ripping sound, followed by a yell, announced the failure of a burly bluejacket to wriggle under the obstruction. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z There will be many scores of bluejackets and private soldiers, a hundred training-ship lads, fifty of the Legion of Frontiersmen, and a number of volunteers all in full uniform. The Message Two of the bluejackets can stand guard over each prisoner as he is brought, while the others will be kept out of hearing in the bows. With Wolseley to Kumasi A Tale of the First Ashanti War The men of the Texas performed their part well; the Socapa battery was quickly silenced; but not quite soon enough to save the life of one brave bluejacket. The Boys of '98 Ensued, of course, a torrent of protest and remonstrance, but the money was already up and the bluejackets demanded action. Where the Strange Trails Go Down Sulu, Borneo, Celebes, Bali, Java, Sumatra, Straits Settlements, Malay States, Siam, Cambodia, Annam, Cochin-China It was obstructed in several places by craters torn by the explosion of the British shells, but these afforded no difficulty to the bluejackets. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z Then, too, the moral of our bluejackets has to be considered. The Message In the silence he could hear the two bluejackets grope for their poles, and plunge them into the water. With Wolseley to Kumasi A Tale of the First Ashanti War The donkey-barrow of a costermonger passed me, loaded with a bluejacket, a flower-girl, several soldiers, and a Staff captain whose spurred boots wagged joyously over the stern of the barrow. Waiting for Daylight That night a shore party of bluejackets, wandering about the town in quest of amusement, dropped in at a cockpit where a main was in progress. Where the Strange Trails Go Down Sulu, Borneo, Celebes, Bali, Java, Sumatra, Straits Settlements, Malay States, Siam, Cambodia, Annam, Cochin-China Leaving a section in reserve to cover the retrograde movement, the bluejackets with very little loss descended the steep side of the hill and re-embarked. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z Sometimes, one little, white mouse will save the lives of a dozen bluejackets.” The White Mice One of these had some irregularity about her and was sent out to the ship with a marine and a bluejacket in charge while the cutter continued her task. Pan-Islam The bluejackets crowded round the visitors, all anxious to be their hosts. The Tale of a Trooper The well-disciplined bluejackets instantly obeyed the order, and the iron slabs banged to, and I knew that those men were busying themselves in their particular work of seeing that everything was ready for submerging. Some Naval Yarns Seated around the fireplace or against the painted partitions, and standing about in groups, were fishermen in guernseys, ex-fishermen, some bluejackets, and some solid-looking men who were pensioners or sailors in mufti. A Poor Man's House Don’t tell me,” he objected scornfully, “that you fellows will let a little white mice save twelve hundred bluejackets, an’ you sit there an’ grin. The White Mice I was watching the people filing out, prior to closing, when out came three bluejackets, whose caps showed they belonged to H. M. S. Shearwater. Some Reminiscences of old Victoria In deep, impressive silence, they passed down between the lines, while the bluejackets and the troops stood at rigid attention, salute after salute sounded from each ship in turn, and ensigns dipped. The Tale of a Trooper The bluejacket has many important things which he conceals in it, and the most important of all is his package of "gaspers," as he terms his particular brand of cigarettes. Some Naval Yarns Obsolete has come hereto from the Navy, through sons who are bluejackets. A Poor Man's House And as her words rang in the air two sailors had Adrian by the collar and a facetious bluejacket seized her round the waist with hideous bantering. The Light of Scarthey The navy was represented by bluejackets and marines by the hundreds, bands of music, Aunt Sally and the usual other side shows. Some Reminiscences of old Victoria There was on each man's countenance that curious blend of solemnity and ecstatic anticipation only to be read in the face of a bluejacket or marine about to start on long leave. The Long Trick But it takes a lot to make a bluejacket lose his hunger. Some Naval Yarns One day, in a pub at Plymouth, there was a man—a bluejacket too—boasting he'd never known what fear was, and I up and asked him, 'Eh, chum? A Poor Man's House Ask the first thousand bluejackets you meet ashore, any afternoon the Fleet is giving leave, why they joined the navy. A Tall Ship On Other Naval Occasions On one of these occasions a laughable incident occurred, as scores of these bluejackets and marines passed up Esquimalt Road. Some Reminiscences of old Victoria The platform was thronged by bluejackets and marines, for on this particular evening the period of leave, granted by some battleship in the North, had expired. The Long Trick The faces of the sick and wounded bluejackets told you nothing as they lazily gazed around them while being hoisted into the hospital train. Some Naval Yarns In the United States, we have fallen into the sloppy habit of saying that a soldier, bluejacket, airman, coast guardsman or marine is only an American civilian in uniform. The Armed Forces Officer Department of the Army Pamphlet 600-2 Seven hundred men—bluejackets, stokers, and marines—hurriedly formed up and began to divest themselves of their clothes. A Tall Ship On Other Naval Occasions A squad or more might have been seen walking along, headed by a bluejacket playing a p.127 lively tune on a fife or tin whistle. Some Reminiscences of old Victoria From every carriage poured a throng of hungry bluejackets in search of breakfast. The Long Trick Each batch of bluejackets that were sent to the front, about twelve men in a batch, was allowed two canvas bags to hold spare clothes and other gear, and took three days' provisions and water. With the Naval Brigade in Natal (1899-1900) Journal of Active Service A World War II bluejacket said it this way: "Morale is when your hands and feet keep working when your head says it can't be done." The Armed Forces Officer Department of the Army Pamphlet 600-2 The procession left Westminster at 9.30 headed by a long column of troops and bluejackets and the greater officers of the Army and Navy. The Life of King Edward VII with a sketch of the career of King George V I well remember the funeral of Captain Bull, of H. M. surveying ship Plumper, who died at the age of twenty-seven years, the coffin being fastened to a gun carriage and pulled by bluejackets. Some Reminiscences of old Victoria The British bluejacket is accustomed to wear what he is told to wear, and further, to continue wearing it until he is told to put on something else. The Long Trick As we have only sixty bluejackets left up here we are overloaded. With the Naval Brigade in Natal (1899-1900) Journal of Active Service But when they meet an uncivil or unkempt officer, or see an untidy soldier or bluejacket on the street, they worry that the national defense is going to pot. The Armed Forces Officer Department of the Army Pamphlet 600-2 After landing, through a guard of one thousand bluejackets, and receiving an address from the Mayor, the special train was taken to Cape Town. The Life of King Edward VII with a sketch of the career of King George V The navy was represented by bluejackets and marines by the hundreds. Some Reminiscences of old Victoria They took their seats on camp stools while a bluejacket dealt out tin plates like playing cards. The Long Trick I may mention, in passing, that all the bluejackets who were landed at Simon's Bay for shore duty were fitted with khaki suits, viz., tunics and trousers and hat covers, drawn from the military stores. With the Naval Brigade in Natal (1899-1900) Journal of Active Service Admirals commanded divisions, formed largely of naval officers and bluejackets. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima In less than a minute, the lot of us scrambled on board the Opossum, bluejackets, marines, gunners and all. Crown and Anchor Under the Pen'ant Parties of bluejackets are moving off with one playing a tin whistle, to which some are singing. Some Reminiscences of old Victoria The bluejackets were already in their carriages, and the remaining officers, to the number of about a score, were settling down in their compartments. The Long Trick Then silence for a few seconds, followed by the sharper sounds of the rifles of the American bluejackets. Rodman The Boatsteerer And Other Stories 1898 On went the marines and bluejackets in beautiful style, about to show the Chinamen a thing or two. The Three Midshipmen Our bluejackets have looked in vain for the three colours which are dear to them and which you have excluded utterly from all your rows of flags. The Birth of Yugoslavia, Volume 2 With deadly accuracy, the flagship was hurling shrapnel shell over the heads of the bluejackets into the battery on shore. A Prisoner of Morro In the Hands of the Enemy The next minute a British captain and three lieutenants followed by a hundred bluejackets had boarded her. The World Peril of 1910 Presently the boatswain, with two or three bluejackets, re-entered the room. Rodman The Boatsteerer And Other Stories 1898 Now the marines and bluejackets were near the top. The Three Midshipmen Above it was a line of defences, garrisoned by the bluejackets forming the naval brigade, and the marines of the fleet. The Three Commanders And he had feared that the bluejackets might rake about the ashes and find it. "Martin Of Nitendi"; and The River Of Dreams 1901 In two minutes a dozen bluejackets had appeared from nowhere, and just as a matter of formality were asked to have a drink at the bar. The World Peril of 1910 Three bluejackets were walking down the street to the Quay, lurching over the pavement as they walked. An Australian Lassie The Chinese attacking the boats wavered and fled, followed by those between the English and the river; and a party of bluejackets and marines, headed by Jack Rogers, was seen hurrying up from the water. The Three Midshipmen The marines, who had landed by the time the commodore had been deposited by Tom on the ground, formed in good order, with parties of bluejackets on either flank. The Three Commanders Far below him, thin, wavering curls of pale blue smoke were arising from the site of the native village, fired by the bluejackets on the previous evening. "Martin Of Nitendi"; and The River Of Dreams 1901 This served me well, when, two years afterwards, I was recognised at San Francisco by some German bluejackets as 'Brandt, the murderer of Captain Decker,' and arrested. Yorke The Adventurer Every day in large foreign ports saw 4,000 of our bluejackets and marines allowed shore liberty. The U-boat hunters The marines occupied it, while the greater part of the bluejackets descended to their boats, the three midshipmen being among the number. The Three Midshipmen The British bayonets gleamed brightly in the sun, as, with steady tramp, the line of redcoats and bluejackets advanced at the charge. The Three Commanders Then, followed by their women and children, they broke through the bluejackets and escaped into the dense mountain jungle, where they were safe from pursuit. "Martin Of Nitendi"; and The River Of Dreams 1901 I asked one of the bluejackets who the chap was. Edward Barry South Sea Pearler Bluejackets have taken part in landing-parties, too, but it is not to black the bluejacket's eye to say that it is not his regular job. The U-boat hunters In the bows of the boat was a small swivel-gun, and all the bluejackets with cutlasses and pistols. The Three Midshipmen “Well, those of the sogers and bluejackets, of course,” said Tom; “how could they tell that I hadn’t a pair too?” The Three Commanders Followed by the three bluejackets, who were armed with rifles, they set off along the hard white sand. "Martin Of Nitendi"; and The River Of Dreams 1901 Then the coxswain of the man-of-war's boat and two bluejackets entered the sail-room, and Rawlings and the Greek were brought out, handcuffed, and helped down over the side into the boat. Edward Barry South Sea Pearler Balanced out on the gunwale of the little dory, when it comes nearer, they see an American bluejacket smoking a cigarette. The U-boat hunters In rushed the gallant bluejackets, led on by Hemming, Murray, Adair, and other officers, and at length they got their black enemy face to face. The Three Midshipmen I only wish we had a few hundred of our bluejackets; we should very soon, I suspect, be masters of one or more of the redoubts the Russians have got hold of.” The Three Commanders Abrakrampa, one of the British advance posts, was garrisoned by the black regiment commanded by Major Russell, who had with him also a party of marines and bluejackets. Our Soldiers Gallant Deeds of the British Army during Victoria's Reign The ship was passed in safety, the boats being supposed to be filled with middies and bluejackets, and no questions were asked. The Liberty Boys Running the Blockade or, Getting Out of New York A soldier speaks of his regiment, a bluejacket of his ship. The U-boat hunters The marines and bluejackets now pushed bravely on, but encountered a terrific fire from the troops within the forts. The Three Midshipmen The shot came flying into and around it; the bluejackets who manned the guns returned the fire with interest. The Three Commanders In this siege the bluejackets of Old England, as well as the redcoats, took a part. Our Soldiers Gallant Deeds of the British Army during Victoria's Reign "Very good, sir!" promptly, and the boats containing the boys went on, the names painted on the sterns being seen, and no one supposing that any one but British bluejackets would be in them. The Liberty Boys Running the Blockade or, Getting Out of New York But he does not have to sailorize; the bluejacket takes care of that part, and takes care of it well. The U-boat hunters Now and then both bluejackets and marines landed, and, much to their satisfaction, stormed the old pacha’s strongholds, and literally fulfilled Charley Napier’s promise of pulling the stones about the ears of his governors. The Three Midshipmen Business was going on in a tolerably quiet way, the appearance of the midshipmen in no way interrupting matters, till a large party of bluejackets arrived on the scene. The Three Commanders As the Abyssinian army retreated, Captain Fellowes and his bluejackets took up a fresh position farther in advance, sending their rockets into the flying crowd as they ascended the hillside. Our Soldiers Gallant Deeds of the British Army during Victoria's Reign There was also a British bluejacket ready to go, and there were African soldiers and sailors, as well as the two engine-men, English and Goanese. Cinderella in the South Twenty-Five South African Tales The bluejacket's work is aboard ship—on the bridge, in magazines, in turrets, below decks. The U-boat hunters The ships bombarded, then the Turks, marines, and bluejackets were landed, and stormed one castle after another, killing or putting to flight every one who opposed them. The Three Midshipmen And so, "in the interests of public order," Admiral Dartige proceeded to land reinforcements for the police: 1,200 bluejackets. Greece and the Allies 1914-1922 Major Russell immediately despatched a requisition for assistance, when a body of marines and bluejackets from the ships in the roads were landed and sent off. Our Soldiers Gallant Deeds of the British Army during Victoria's Reign One bluejacket was whitewashing the inboard part of the cable. From Lower Deck to Pulpit The bluejacket gun crew, being in uniform, caught their eyes first. The U-boat hunters "Turkey surrendered—British ships sailing through the Dardanelles—Lille being evacuated—British bluejackets landed at Ostend." Pushed and the Return Push The bluejackets are generally better hands than the red-coats at improvising a jollification—Jack, at any rate, does not take his pleasures sadly. Christmas: Its Origin and Associations Together with Its Historical Events and Festive Celebrations During Nineteen Centuries As many bluejackets as could be spared from the ships were now landed, and several officers arrived out from England. Our Soldiers Gallant Deeds of the British Army during Victoria's Reign Meantime an order was received by the officials to send a draft of bluejackets to Portsmouth to bring to Devonport H.M.S. From Lower Deck to Pulpit A party of American bluejackets—gun crews—were at another table. The U-boat hunters Just as I got into the little dinghy, two bluejackets pulling and a Petty Officer steering, the Turks began to shell H.M.S. Gallipoli Diary, Volume 2 He is, as it were, a bluejacket and a boiled lobster rolled into one tremendous sausage—a sausage so tough that would be uncommonly difficult for any one, in Yankee phrase, to ‘chaw him up.’ In the Track of the Troops When the fort was reached, a company of the Black Watch charged, with them being Colonel Burnaby and some bluejackets. Our Soldiers Gallant Deeds of the British Army during Victoria's Reign Little did the negro dream what fun he was causing amongst the bluejackets on our forecastle. From Lower Deck to Pulpit Two of the three wounded bluejackets were injured seriously. The U-boat hunters To silence the fort, the marines were ordered to land; and while they gallantly rushed up the heights to storm it, the bluejackets pulled on towards the next vessel. True Blue A party of marines and bluejackets was marched out to take it, which they very speedily did, as the commandant offered no resistance, but, hearing that his chief had capitulated, yielded on being summoned. Marmaduke Merry A Tale of Naval Adventures in Bygone Days He tun in, and bring his guns to bear on de shore, and under deir cover de soldiers and de bluejackets landed. Captain Mugford Our Salt and Fresh Water Tutors A party of bluejackets went ashore with charges of dynamite to blow them down. From Lower Deck to Pulpit The bluejacket removed the cigarette from his lips. The U-boat hunters True Blue’s eye had fallen on several other bluejackets, who happened to be near him in the crowd, come up to London on a spree to get rid of their prize-money. True Blue We felt very proud, for we were going to show what bluejackets could do when left to themselves. Marmaduke Merry A Tale of Naval Adventures in Bygone Days It was dark by the time we had reached the shore; the troops and bluejackets, mustering eight hundred, formed as they landed, and were immediately ordered to push forward. The Loss of the Royal George A hundred and fifty bluejackets and marines were landed and marched rapidly to Newcastle, an English town within a few miles of the frontier of Natal. Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign They were bluejackets, and their only complaint on the trip had been that the U-boat's guns had outranged their guns. The U-boat hunters The bluejackets and soldiers immediately afterwards landed, and the captain, with his companions, again giving forth hearty cheers, rushed towards the stockade in which the gun was posted. The Three Lieutenants We could not proceed faster than we were marching, on account of the wounded, who were carried by the bluejackets in the centre of the party. Marmaduke Merry A Tale of Naval Adventures in Bygone Days The hills which rose above our heads were steep and rugged, notwithstanding which, soldiers and bluejackets pushed up them by a long and narrow path, with a rugged precipice on one side. The Loss of the Royal George However, fixing bayonets, the bluejackets charged with a cheer, the enemy quickly bolted, and were met with the fire of the marines, who had been left outside for that purpose. Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign As they reached the beach some way to the southward of the castle, the marines and bluejackets sprang on shore, and instantly formed; then “Onward!” was the word. Ronald Morton, or the Fire Ships A Story of the Last Naval War Its issue was never for a moment doubtful, though the enemy, mustering nearly 200 strong, showed a bold front; but they could not withstand the charge now made by the gallant soldiers and bluejackets. The Three Lieutenants An expedition, consisting of marines and bluejackets, was now organised to meet a body of the fugitive army said to be marching from Cornells. James Braithwaite, the Supercargo The Story of his Adventures Ashore and Afloat Soon afterwards the English troops came in sight, the bluejackets bringing up the rear. The Loss of the Royal George The intense disappointment of the troops at this summary and unexpected termination of the campaign was fully shared by the bluejackets and marines. Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign The next instant, back came the boy with one of the instructors in his wake, a stalwart seaman, dressed in the usual bluejacket rig, with a petty officer’s badge. Young Tom Bowling The Boys of the British Navy The whole, including officers, bluejackets and soldiers, mustered upwards of 250 men. The Three Lieutenants The remaining Malays were huddled up in a corner by the capstan, hemmed in by the bluejackets. The Penang Pirate and, The Lost Pinnace If you have no objection, sir, I should like to lead our bluejackets in this affair. Under the Meteor Flag Log of a Midshipman during the French Revolutionary War The marines and bluejackets pushed on steadily in the direction of a village which lay in the centre of the wood. Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign “Hullo!” cried a bluejacket stationed at the gangway, who, I noticed, had a red stripe on his arm, and subsequently learnt was one of the ship’s corporals, who serve as police always aboard a man-of-war. Young Tom Bowling The Boys of the British Navy Though the sun struck down with intense heat, the gallant bluejackets took no notice of it, nor relaxed their efforts, but hour after hour pulled on, encouraged by their officers. The Three Lieutenants So twelve bluejackets and a capstan outside the Hall of Public Amusements were soon the centre of a cheering crowd. The Magic City Looking up over the saloon table, they saw two bluejackets, with cutlasses in their hands, at the foot of the ladder. Chatterbox, 1905. On the 20th the bridge across the Prah was completed by the bluejackets and engineers, under the command of Colonel Home. Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign From Jutland on to the end of the war the German bluejackets could never again be led against the British on the surface of the sea. Flag and Fleet How the British Navy Won the Freedom of the Seas The latter obeyed it, and bluejackets, marines, and soldiers began to assemble from all directions in which the flying enemy had led them. The Three Lieutenants A volley from the bluejackets was returned by a scattering fire and the Mexicans turned and fled. The Broncho Rider Boys with Funston at Vera Cruz Or, Upholding the Honor of the Stars and Stripes A dozen French bluejackets, armed with cutlasses and pistols, had gathered behind their leader, and now these sprang forward with a shout, clearing a way through the collected throng of villagers. Under the Great Bear Captain Hotham landed with 180 bluejackets and 145 marines, when, giving three hearty British cheers, they formed on the beach preparatory to making a rush up the hill. Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign When the battleship Majestic was sunk in the Dardanelles a bluejacket ran along her upper side as she rolled over, then along her keel as she turned bottom upwards. Flag and Fleet How the British Navy Won the Freedom of the Seas “A lion! a lion!” shouted several voices, and in an instant the greater part of the bluejackets were in hot chase after the animal, which, of course, rapidly bounded away far out of sight. The Three Lieutenants Today the health and comfort of the bluejacket are so scrupulously provided for in every possible way that a battleship is the standard of perfection for efficiency in organization. The Fight for a Free Sea: A Chronicle of the War of 1812 The Chronicles of America Series, Volume 17 As a result the latter gave an order, and in another minute a file of French bluejackets, each with a case of canned lobster on his shoulder, was marching towards the door. Under the Great Bear When, however, he saw it, he declined making use of it, saying that he would prefer travelling in a doolie, like one of his bluejackets. Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign He had barely recovered his breath when he saw two of his bluejackets struggling for their lives. Flag and Fleet How the British Navy Won the Freedom of the Seas Without waiting for the French the word to advance was given, and uttering three hearty British cheers, the marines with fixed bayonets charged up the hill, the bluejackets on their flank. The Three Lieutenants Commodore Joshua Barney and his four hundred weather-beaten bluejackets declined to join this speed contest. The Fight for a Free Sea: A Chronicle of the War of 1812 The Chronicles of America Series, Volume 17 The bluejacket nine was still at baseball practice, but the marines were at the far end of the field, too distant to attract particular attention. Our Navy in the War On the 28th of November, the brigade marched on Cawnpore, when, meeting the enemy, a party of thirty-six bluejackets, with two twenty-four pounders, under Lieutenant Hay, with Mr Garvey, mate, and Mr H.A. Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign The bluejackets on board the men-of-war and the merchant seamen on board the other ships each greatly outnumbered the men in Wolfe's army. Flag and Fleet How the British Navy Won the Freedom of the Seas The English forces, consisting of an hundred and eighty bluejackets, and one hundred and forty-five marines were the first on shore; here they quickly formed. The Three Lieutenants During the engagement of Cabañas the orders were issued as quietly as at any other time, and the men went about their work as steadily as bluejackets on a man-o'-war. Scientific American Supplement, No. 1178, June 25, 1898 A quarter of an hour later a rumor came to the bluejacket ball-players that the marines were boarding ship. Our Navy in the War And now we take off overcoats and monkey-jackets, which were needed when we started in the cold and damp night; the bluejackets fasten theirs over their shoulders, and the officers strap theirs to their saddles. Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign A Sergeant of Marines and two bluejackets ran forward and carried him below. Flag and Fleet How the British Navy Won the Freedom of the Seas “Yes, massa, and he well gained de oder fifteen dollars,” exclaimed the black, coming out from among the bluejackets, behind whom he had concealed himself. The Three Lieutenants The bluejackets, Forde and Keohane, showed extraordinary aptitude in handling the ponies, but in spite of their efforts their animals were quite done up by February 12, as also was poor old Blossom. South with Scott The sinking of the Antilles was followed—October 25, 1917—by an announcement that thereafter bluejackets would man and naval officers command all transports. Our Navy in the War Meantime the troops were climbing the heights, the admiral had landed, and so had Commodore Elliot and many other naval officers, leading their bluejackets. Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign With automatic precision they came to attention, saluting the officer who had entered with that jerky little downward gesture of the forearm typical of the bluejacket. Navy Boys Behind the Big Guns Sinking the German U-Boats These were divided into officers, petty officers, bluejackets and marines. From the Bottom Up The Life Story of Alexander Irvine Very few human beings know the full meaning of the word "still"—not even bluejackets!—but most of the wild-folk do. The Way of the Wild They were the first American naval men that the Queenstowners had seen at close quarters in years, and the bluejackets were bombarded with questions. Our Navy in the War These expeditions were full of excitement for the bluejackets, and countless were the chases after slavers by the ships of the squadrons. Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign If Uncle kept all his bluejackets on these submarine chasers," said Whistler, "he'd save money on grub. Navy Boys Behind the Big Guns Sinking the German U-Boats A detachment of marines and bluejackets went ashore, not knowing the moment when the earth would open up and swallow them. From the Bottom Up The Life Story of Alexander Irvine In the afternoon one of the bluejackets was also seriously wounded by shrapnel. Ladysmith The Diary of a Siege Evidently, however, the mishap had done noPg 12 harm, for the bluejackets were manning two 12-pounders that showed no sign of damage, and both of them were making excellent practice. Four Months Besieged The Story of Ladysmith It was one of the very few, either from redcoats or bluejackets, they got during the war. Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign At noon time the bluejackets marched up town in a body to Yancey's and flocked into that eating place like a swarm of hungry locusts. Navy Boys Behind the Big Guns Sinking the German U-Boats The bluejackets of the beach party, who had already landed, urged them forward by word and deed in cheery fashion, and soon Apia was swarming with our troops. The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, Issue 4, January 23, 1915 "Right-hand Gun Hill fired, sir," came the even voice of the bluejacket. From Capetown to Ladysmith An Unfinished Record of the South African War They must share the credit to some extent, however, with two small bodies of men already mentioned, who happened to be on Waggon Hill neither for fighting nor watch-keeping—the few bluejackets of H.M.S. Four Months Besieged The Story of Ladysmith The next affair in which our bluejackets were engaged was the war on the coast of Syria, in 1840. Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign When the cutter drew near, her ship's company cheered and jeered the bluejackets on the destroyer with good-natured enthusiasm. Navy Boys Behind the Big Guns Sinking the German U-Boats I saw one bluejacket asleep covered with a white ensign. The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, Issue 4, January 23, 1915 "Left-hand Gun Hill fired, sir," said a bluejacket, with his eyes glued to binoculars. From Capetown to Ladysmith An Unfinished Record of the South African War Then bluejackets and sappers, seizing each his rifle, took their places behind slight earthworks, prepared to fight it out manfully. Four Months Besieged The Story of Ladysmith However, they were allowed through untouched, for our bluejackets had not come to war against civilians and women and children. Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign He landed a party of bluejackets half a mile east of the village, and swooped upon it simultaneously with an attack from the sea. Round the World in Seven Days Two bluejackets and a naval Lieutenant stood with the flag, awaiting the signal. The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, Issue 4, January 23, 1915 Against the parapet leaned a couple of men with the clean-cut, clean-shaven jaw and chin of the naval officer, and half-a-dozen bearded bluejackets. From Capetown to Ladysmith An Unfinished Record of the South African War "My cricketing days are over now," he said, with a plucky attempt to make light of his agony as the bluejackets lifted him gently on to a stretcher. Four Months Besieged The Story of Ladysmith The boats were at once lowered, and the marines and bluejackets disembarked. Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign Men on lighters and a working-party of bluejackets turned to stare at the incredible machine with its load. How To Write Special Feature Articles A Handbook for Reporters, Correspondents and Free-Lance Writers Who Desire to Contribute to Popular Magazines and Magazine Sections of Newspapers The corps which suffered most heavily was the naval brigade, composed of 200 marines and 50 bluejackets. With Methuen's Column on an Ambulance Train As we passed through the camp the bluejackets rose to a man and lined up trimly on either side. From Capetown to Ladysmith An Unfinished Record of the South African War The Naval Brigade also had one bluejacket wounded, but not seriously. Four Months Besieged The Story of Ladysmith A combined movement was made upon the enemy, who retreated from the village before the dashing of the bluejackets. Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign By the side of the soldiers the beach parties of our splendid bluejackets and marines were marshaled, arrayed in old white uniforms dyed khaki color and carrying the old rifle and old equipment. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 3, June, 1915 April-September, 1915 Sir George White was reinforced before and during the action, a battalion of rifles having arrived in the morning and a party of bluejackets with heavy quick-firers coming up during the day. Lessons of the War Being Comments from Week to Week to the Relief of Ladysmith The Missioner was as much at home here as he was at Silchester College or in a railway compartment full of bluejackets. The Altar Steps Had Admiral Seymour at once landed a force of marines and bluejackets, all the forts would probably have been surrendered at once. The Development of the European Nations, 1870-1914 (5th ed.) The West Indians were placed in garrison upon the Prah, and the bluejackets returned to their ships. Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign Two men who had eagles on their shoulders, U.S. on their collars, and gold chevrons on their left sleeves carried on their shoulders a "gob," a sailorman, a deck-swabbing bluejacket, as he called himself. The Story of The American Legion On the morning of the twenty-first the American marines and bluejackets had landed at Vera Cruz and seized the custom house and the city. Dutch Courage and Other Stories There was not much to see, nothing more indeed than couples wandering home, a bluejacket or two, an occasional cat, and a few women carrying jugs of beer. The Altar Steps On another occasion the battalion embarked on board the battleships "Massachusetts" and "Texas," each militiaman having a regular bluejacket for a running mate, and doing just as he did. A Gunner Aboard the "Yankee" The force of bluejackets and marines, together with the 2nd West India Regiment, now advanced towards the Prah, the Ashantis hastily retreating, and no more fighting took place. Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign Right and left he tossed the bluejackets until he had fought to the side of the rescued American in the center of the group. The Brighton Boys with the Submarine Fleet Shouts and songs told them that the federal detachment holding the place was celebrating its indignation at the landing of American bluejackets in Vera Cruz. Dutch Courage and Other Stories There are all kinds of bluejackets, as there are all kinds of other men. My Year of the War Including an Account of Experiences with the Troops in France and the Record of a Visit to the Grand Fleet Which is Here Given for the First Time in its Complete Form At the end of February the Allied Fleet bombarded the forts at the entrance, and landed a party of bluejackets. Mr. Punch's History of the Great War Of the bluejackets, Commander Fellowes was the first on the walls, from which, after a stout resistance, the Chinese were driven into the town, which, after a week, was occupied by the Allies. Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign Under the cover of their guns, trained upon the German fortifications at Blankenberghe, further up the coast, and another Hun fort further down the coast, the bluejackets and marines had come ashore. The Brighton Boys with the Submarine Fleet Before the man could fire a second time, one of the bluejackets had raised his rifle and shot him through the body. On Land and Sea at the Dardanelles I had often watched our own bluejackets at the same thing. My Year of the War Including an Account of Experiences with the Troops in France and the Record of a Visit to the Grand Fleet Which is Here Given for the First Time in its Complete Form There are happily none to the fortitude of our bluejackets and trawlers. Mr. Punch's History of the Great War Eighteen or twenty bluejackets were attached to each gun, and with drag-ropes ran them about with the greatest rapidity. Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign Two hundred and fifty bluejackets and marines had successfully accomplished the landing and after a brief search had spotted the wireless station and the U-boat village. The Brighton Boys with the Submarine Fleet Two more bluejackets rushed up, with armfuls of cutlasses. On Land and Sea at the Dardanelles In a room perhaps four feet by six was the wireless focus which received all reports and sent all orders, with trim bluejackets at the keys. My Year of the War Including an Account of Experiences with the Troops in France and the Record of a Visit to the Grand Fleet Which is Here Given for the First Time in its Complete Form The tenderness with which King Constantine is still treated, even after the riot in Athens in which our bluejackets have been badly mishandled, is taxing the patience of moderate men. Mr. Punch's History of the Great War Although the capture of Canton may be looked upon as a military exploit, the bluejackets took so large a share in it that it must not be passed over. Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign The bluejackets wheeled at the sound of his voice and a dozen rifles were trained on him in an instant. The Brighton Boys with the Submarine Fleet Joint British and American Naval Squadron came into harbour yesterday, landed fifty bluejackets and one midshipman. Further Foolishness The preventive men have a costume peculiar to them: white trousers, bluejacket, and white hat; a pair of pistols, a cutlass, and a sort of carbine. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 14, No. 384, August 8, 1829 Ever since the war the United States navy has had a fair representation of Negro bluejackets, and they make first-class naval tars. History of Negro Soldiers in the Spanish-American War, and Other Items of Interest The other steamers followed, all towing boats with red- and bluejackets on board. Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign The barracks were fitted with hammocks for sleeping, and no less than 108 bluejackets lost their lives, the number of wounded amounting to 92. The Mastery of the Air A number of bluejackets, in reserve, were stationed about half a mile further off at the bottom of the protecting hill. Tracks of a Rolling Stone The big steam pinnace went off to her ship to bring over a few bluejackets to furl my sails for me. The Shadow Line; a confession Imagine one of Sampson's or Dewey's bluejackets sitting down even on a gun carriage. Adventures and Letters of Richard Harding Davis The Victoria Cross was presented to Lieutenants Young and Salmon, and to three bluejackets, “for valour” at the relief of Lucknow. Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign A square man, with remarkable eyes, entered at the head of six large bluejackets. Traffics and Discoveries The bluejackets, however, were not the only ones to take part in the work, for the ships' women also turned to, with the best of a gallant goodwill. The Winning of Canada: a Chronicle of Wolf The sight of the bluejackets in such a predicament vastly amused the Portuguese seamen in port, who ridiculed them to such an extent that Grant did not think it necessary to punish them further. The Logbooks of the Lady Nelson With the journal of her first commander Lieutenant James Grant The orderly messed with the bluejackets, who treated him in the most hospitable manner. Adventures and Letters of Richard Harding Davis When Le Geographe stood outside Sydney Harbour, a boat's crew of Flinders' bluejackets from the Investigator, themselves fresh from their own long voyage, had to be sent out to work her into port. Terre Napoleón; a History of French Explorations and Projects in Australia The second lieutenant, the captain of the marines, and the doctor alone accompanied him, with an escort of twenty bluejackets and as many marines. Among Malay Pirates : a Tale of Adventure and Peril The guard of red-coated marines presented arms, and the hundreds of bluejackets were all in their places as the two commanders stepped on board. The Winning of Canada: a Chronicle of Wolf On the 6th of November Captain Peel, with five hundred of his gallant bluejackets, marched from Cawnpore, taking with them the heavy siege guns. In Times of Peril Before retiring the bluejackets blew up the bridge on our front and otherwise destroyed the line in a very workmanlike manner. With the "Die-Hards" in Siberia Not till several years later did the new 'continuous service' men equal half of the bluejacket aggregate. Sea-Power and Other Studies The marines and bluejackets were drawn up in line before the hall, which was decorated with green boughs; a Union jack waved from a pole in front of it. Among Malay Pirates : a Tale of Adventure and Peril Swinging the grappling-hooks round at arm's length, as if they were heaving the lead, the bluejackets made the fireships fast, the officers shouted, 'Give way!' and presently the whole infernal flotilla was safely stranded. The Winning of Canada: a Chronicle of Wolf The bluejackets fretted for some home port in which to enjoy their plentiful prize-money. The Great Fortress : A chronicle of Louisbourg 1720-1760 "What, a bluejacket!" exclaimed the lord mayor in astonishment. A Traveller in War-Time Now, every bluejacket proper serves continuously, and has been in the navy since boyhood. Sea-Power and Other Studies Strong parties of bluejackets were landed to patrol the streets. The River War An Account of the Reconquest of the Sudan Then, for the first time, every one watching knew what she was; for the barge was heading straight in towards the town, and redcoats and bluejackets could see each other plainly. The Winning of Canada: a Chronicle of Wolf The bluejackets seconded his efforts by doing even harder work. The Great Fortress : A chronicle of Louisbourg 1720-1760 But to the European mind our bluejacket is still something of an anomaly. A Traveller in War-Time "Are we up against bluejackets an' Uncle Sam?" Bar-20 Days Susan awoke every morning to a rushing sense of happiness, and danced to breakfast looking no more than a gay child, in her bluejacket's blouse, with her bright hair in a thick braid. Saturday's Child Heligoland was a splendid recruiting ground for the Royal Navy, for the islanders were a hardy race of seafarers, and made ideal material for bluejackets. The Days Before Yesterday The bluejacket turns and intimates this to those without. Captain Brassbound's Conversion Of course the lord mayor called upon him for a speech, but Commander Sims insisted that a bluejacket should make the address. A Traveller in War-Time "Come up and have a look, Jack," he said to one of the bluejackets. Now It Can Be Told The yacht is all ready for the morning, Mr. Sent Leger, in case I do not come out of the scrimmage if the bluejackets arrive. The Lady of the Shroud The bluejackets, helped by the curve of the hill, got off with a toll of eighteen of their number. The Great Boer War The prisoners are brought in by a guard of armed bluejackets. Captain Brassbound's Conversion One moment you may hear a bluejacket talking to an officer as man to man, and the next you will see him salute and obey an order implicitly. A Traveller in War-Time It was a big party of bluejackets from the Grand Fleet, who had come to see what "Tommy" was doing in the war. Now It Can Be Told As he turned, Admiral Preble, the aide, and the bareheaded bluejacket were close upon him. The Lost Road Mackay did not possess a gun, and would not have given the enraged bluejacket one had he owned a dozen. The Black-Bearded Barbarian : The life of George Leslie Mackay of Formosa The rest wait unintelligently on Providence in a row against the wall on the same side, shepherded by the bluejackets. Captain Brassbound's Conversion Then the bluejackets who had drawn the gun-carriage fired a volley, and the rattle of their musketry echoed sharply from the church tower. The Grey Room The first bluejacket, a petty officer, posts himself on the captain's right, behind Rankin and Sir Howard. Captain Brassbound's Conversion He flung out his arm at the bluejacket. The Lost Road Everett assured her if there was one thing that meant more to him than all else, it was an American bluejacket, and next to him an American leatherneck. The Lost Road |
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