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THE SNIPES LAMENT

NOW EACH OF US FROM TIME TO TIME, HAS GAZED UPON THE SEA,
AND WATCHED THE WARSHIPS PULLING OUT, TO KEEP THEIR COUNTRY FREE.
AND MOST OF US HAVE READ A BOOK; OR HEARD A LUSTY TALE,
ABOUT THE MEN WHO SAIL THESE SHIPS; THROUGH LIGHTING, WIND AND HAIL.

BUT THERE'S A PLACE WITHIN EACH SHIP, THAT LEGEND FAILS TO TELL
IT'S DOWN BELOW THE WATERLINE, IT TAKES A LIVING TOLL
A HEATED METAL LIVING HELL THAT SAILORS CALL "THE HOLE".

IT HOUSES ENGINES RUN BY STEAM, THAT MAKES THE SHAFTS GO ROUND.
A PLACE OF FIRE AND NOISE AND HEAT, THAT BEATS YOUR SPIRITS DOWN.
WHERE BOILERS ARE THE HELLISH HEART, WITH BLOOD OF ANGRY STEAM;
THESE MOLDED GODS WITHOUT REMORSE, LIKE NIGHTMARES IN A DREAM.

THE ROARING FIRES POSE A THREAT LIKE LIVING LIFE IN DOUBT,
FOR AT ANY MINUTE WITHOUT SCORN, COULD ESCAPE AND CRUSH YOU OUT.
WHERE TURBINES SCREAM LIKE TORTURED SOULS, ALONE AND LOST IN HELL,
WITH ORDERS FROM SOMEWHERE ABOVE, THEY ANSWER EVERY BELL.

THE MEN WHO KEEP THE FIRES LIT, AND MAKE THE ENGINES RUN,
ARE STRANGERS TO THE WORLD OF LIGHT, AND RARELY SEE THE SUN.
THEY HAVE NO TIME FOR MAN OR GOD, NO TOLERANCE FOR FEAR,
THEIR ASPECT PAYS NO LIVING THING THE TRIBUTE OF A TEAR.

THERE'S LITTLE THAT MEN CAN DO, THAT THESE MEN HAVE NOT DONE,
BENEATH THE DECKS, DEEP IN THE HOLE, TO MAKE THE ENGINES RUN.
AND EVERY HOUR OF EVERY DAY, THEY KEEP THEIR WATCH IN HELL,
FOR IF THE FIRES EVER FAIL, THEIR SHIPS A USELESS SHELL.

WHEN SHIPS CONVERGE TO HAVE A WAR UPON AN ANGRY SEA,
THE MEN BELOW JUST GRIMLY SMILE AT WHAT THEIR FATE MIGHT BE.
THEY'RE LOCKED BELOW, LIKE MEN 'FORE DOOMED, WHO HEAR NO BATTLE CRY,
IT'S WELL ASSUMED THAT IF THEY'RE HIT THE MEN BELOW WILL DIE.

FOR EVERY DAY'S A WAR DOWN THERE, WHEN GAUGES ALL READ RED.
TWELVE HUNDRED POUNDS OF HEATED STEAM, CAN KILL YOU MIGHTY DEAD.
SO IF YOU EVER WRITE THEIR SONS, OR TRY TO TELL THEIR TALE,
THE VERY WORDS SHOULD MAKE YOU HEAR A FIRED FURNACE WAIL.

THESE "MEN OF STEEL" THE PUBLIC NEVER GETS TO KNOW.
SO LITTLE'S HEARD ABOUT THE PLACE, THAT SAILORS CALL "THE HOLE".
BUT I CAN SING ABOUT THIS PLACE, AND TRY TO MAKE YOU SEE,
THE HARDENED LIFE OF MEN DOWN THERE, 'CAUSE ONE OF THEM IS ME.

I'VE SEEN THESE SWEAT SOAKED HEROS FIGHT, IN SUPERHEATED AIR.
TO KEEP THEIR SHIP ALIVE AND RIGHT, THOUGH NO ONE KNOWS THEY'RE THERE.
AND THUS THEY'LL FIGHT FOR AGES ON, 'TIL STEAMSHIPS SAIL NO MORE,
AMID THE BOILER'S MIGHTY HEAT AND TURBINE'S HELLISH ROAR.

SO WHEN YOU SEE A SHIP PULL OUT TO MEET A WARSHIP FOE.
REMEMBER FAINTLY, IF YOU CAN, "THE MEN WHO SAIL BELOW".

Discussion Forum

Bernadette

Who are snipes? 19 Replies

Started by Bernadette. Last reply by pmbarman Oct 13.

Kimi (mom of Kriston)

Moms of Daughters who have a "Rate" of "Machinist Mate" 6 Replies

Started by Kimi (mom of Kriston). Last reply by Toni Mother Of Tara Oct 8.

Becky

They are called Snipes because....... 14 Replies

Started by Becky. Last reply by Debbie-Jonathan's Mom Aug 10.

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1 son + 1 daughter = 2 for Navy Comment by 1 son + 1 daughter = 2 for Navy on July 23, 2009 at 1:23pm
Our EN son is on his way! We said goodbye on Sunday morning. He reached great Lakes monday night, that's all we know so far.

Can anybody tell me, is there more schooling after A school? I understand the Aschool in Great Lakes is only 8 weeks. Seems like a lot of information to pack into 8 weeks. Do they have C school also?
Michele Z ~ Mom to David Comment by Michele Z ~ Mom to David on July 22, 2009 at 10:02am
Hey Molly - David's at GL for GSM A school. No idea how long he'll be there - he's doing BECC right now. He's happy - has some freedom - spending his money...LOL - happy camper~
Molly mom of 2 + 330,701 sailors Comment by Molly mom of 2 + 330,701 sailors on July 17, 2009 at 1:04pm
Michele ----its comes with practice !! I promise you ---- in the mean time just ask about the words /anagrams you dont know and we will help !! I was you once --I totally get it :) I just sometimes forget what it was like to sit and ask *what the heck are they saying* LOL LOL

Whats your Snipes rate (job) My son spent about 6 months in GL --and is now on the USS Carl Vinson CVN70 (carrier ) as a EM (electricians mate)
Michele Z ~ Mom to David Comment by Michele Z ~ Mom to David on July 16, 2009 at 11:15pm
Ok....I just briefly scanned the posts - ya'll crack me up with the lingo! I can only hope to be as good as ya'll at shoutin out :) Thank you for making this mom smile!!!

My Snipe is still in A school...
Teri (Boo's Mom) Comment by Teri (Boo's Mom) on July 16, 2009 at 5:02pm
Hey there ladies!

HTsWife - so unhappy that we didnt spend hardly any time together. But it was great to see you and HT and CJ in person, finally! Boo kept me rather busy for those 2 1/2 days!! Don't have a lot of pics but will post when I get a chance.

Hope all is well with everyone and welcome to the new Moms/GFs/Dads, etc.!!
HTsWife Comment by HTsWife on July 16, 2009 at 1:35pm
WooHoo Miss Molly!! Congrats!!

Him turning 5yo seems to be huge for me, some of it not so good, but hey, I'm still alive & kicking so there's hope right? LOL He's actually making exceptional progress over the last year & I'm so proud of him.

Mr. HT is doing well, working *lots* lol.
Abigail (Jacob's Mom) Comment by Abigail (Jacob's Mom) on July 16, 2009 at 12:25pm
Hi everyone! I've been getting emails from my son Jacob almost every day. I did miss a couple of phone calls from him though ;'-( He likes it on the RR and he's almost done with whatever training he's doing. He's real anxious to get started on some "real" work. They had that USO thing and he had his pic taken with Don Shula and shook Warrick Dunn's hand. He is a big football fan and he was real excited about that. No pics yet though... bummer.

Y'all take care and have a great day! ;-D
Molly mom of 2 + 330,701 sailors Comment by Molly mom of 2 + 330,701 sailors on July 16, 2009 at 10:28am
HT ----- HUGS AND MORE HUGS !!!! Missed you much darling :)
5 years old ---whew lordy thats a fun age ---buckle up mom and grab extra coffee.
How is Mr HT been :)
So nice to see you back in the old stomping grounds ---
OH GUESS WHAT news from my side of the world ------- As of Aug 18th I will have a sailor AND a recruit !! Yep Im almost a mom of 2 sailors :)
HTsWife Comment by HTsWife on July 15, 2009 at 10:22pm
Oh my goodness, hello everyone!! Hello Miss Molly & Miss Teri :-D

I have been gone since mid-April due to 'one-thing-after-another disease'. Hopefully I got it kicked for now & things start turning up again ;-) Not too much good excitement from my end except my baby boy turning 5 last weekend (gasp! shoot me! lol).

I've caught up on the messages & I see so many new 'faces'! (Along with many new design changes to the NFM site!)
For all the newbies here, I'm a wife to a nearly 14yr HT (Hull Tech) in Norfolk. I'm also the Ombudsman for our ship. We've been on a frigate based in Norfolk, then the NTC side of Great Lakes, currently we're on a destroyer in Norfolk again.

I look forward to keeping up better & getting to know all the new members!
Molly mom of 2 + 330,701 sailors Comment by Molly mom of 2 + 330,701 sailors on July 15, 2009 at 3:11pm
WOO-HOO Pat ----- yes without them those ships wouldnt move at all !!! Not the most glamourous job ---but it could be one of the most important !! ((of course I would say that I have a snipe )) LOL
 

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