Over here on the Western Shore we were taught that the RN was the basis of US Navy Tradition.
The links are enclosed so any interested may see if any RN traditions are on the US site..
One of the many U.S. Navy Terminology links
A third page...
Navy Blue: From ..
Origin of U.S. Navy Terminology, a second link Blue has not always been "navy blue." In fact is wasn't until 1745 that the expression navy blue meant anything at all.
In that year several British officers petitioned the Admiralty for adaption of new uniforms for its officers. The first lord requested several officers to model various uniforms under consideration so he could select the best. He then selected several uniforms of various styles and colors to present to George II for the final decision.
King George, unable to decide on either style or color, finally chose a blue and white uniform because they were the favorite color combinations of the first lord's wife, Duchess of Bedford.
Black neckerchief. Black in memory of Lord Nelson
I'm sure that there are many more..
We have broken tradition in a few areas.. The mention of these are academic observations and not intended to be taken personally.
We hold our liquor better and are better looking on average.
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