pronunciation

Oswego John · Post by **Oswego John** » Sep 21st, '05, 11:30

Hi Jack,

I think that you are correct with the "small, hard dodger" description.

When I think of a doghouse, I think of the enclosed area of a power cabin cruiser where the operator sits. This is above the trunk cabin where the galley and bunks are. (Salon?)

O J

Tom in Cambria · Post by **Tom in Cambria** » Sep 23rd, '05, 19:38

FWIW Marshall Uran in his book "Sea Say" defines doghouse thusly:

" On a small sailboat, the portion of the cabin top that rises to a higher level at the after end to get more headroom to facilitate going down the ladder (steps) to the below area."

2. "A bit of structure built over the companionway in a small boat as a protection from the elements"

3. "The Seaman's Institute, at one time devoted to assist destitute seamen."

4. An auxilliary wheel house erected on WWII Liberty ships flying bridges for better visibility during convoy operations.

SeaBelle · Post by **SeaBelle** » Sep 24th, '05, 02:54

Thanks, Tom, for the reference.

I was unaware of the 1st 'definition' - only aware of the second.. 3 and 4 while not sail boat terms are interesting for completeness.

BTW, each year at Christmas my friends Paul and Patty give me Peter H. Spectre's The Mariner's Book of Days (www.sheridanhouse.com), a day book with 'week at a glance' on the right page and nautical tdbits on the left. I'm reminded of this because he would have included items 3 and 4.

Neil Gordon · Post by **Neil Gordon** » Sep 24th, '05, 06:43

Tom in Cambria wrote:3. "The Seaman's Institute, at one time devoted to assist destitute seamen."

Also one of the great secret places to go for a really good lunch really cheap in lower Manhattan. Anyone know if it's still there?

Tom in Cambria · Post by **Tom in Cambria** » Sep 24th, '05, 09:41

Marshall was a retired merchant seaman who self published this book of boat terms. He passed away in his 90s a few weeks ago. He tried to assemble all the boat terms and slang for his book. They usually describe it as "colorful" in that he included all the obscene and racist terms that seamen used and as you know their language was colorful. There is a whole page of usages of the "eff word" for example. A rope that has been back spliced to prevent fraying was known as a dog's prick. I don't know where else you'd find information like that. His book is out of print but there's been an effort to get it republished recently. I don't know where that effort stands, but the reprint was being considered by Fund for Labor Culture and History, 224 Caselli Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94114, if anyone is interested.

SeaBelle · Post by **SeaBelle** » Sep 24th, '05, 10:12

The Seamen's Church Inst Of Newport RI is a good place for a shower. It also has coin operated washers and dryers in the shower room.

Oswego John · Post by **Oswego John** » Sep 24th, '05, 16:20

Neil (Boston Harbor),

To answer your question, yes, the Seamen's Church Institute (SCI) of NY and NJ is alive and well. Because of the increased container shipping activity on the Jersey side of NY Harbour, a new branch has opened in Port Newark, NJ.

I guess that it is safe to say that it is similar to a YMCA for seafarers. Not only do they provide solid square meals at a very reasonable cost and provide showers and laundry service, they also offer spiritual service, maritime and other educational training and legal advocacy.

The downtown NYC location is:
241 Water St., New York, NY 10038
http:www.seamenschurch.org/

The Cape Dory Board

pronunciation

DOGHOUSE

Doghouse

Doghouse

Re: Doghouse

Sea Say

Seamen's Church Inst Of Newport

Seamen's Church Institute