ACROSS THE EQUATOR WITH THE AMERICAN NAVY 



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A BOAT, ITS GOBS AND ITS OFFICERS 



In the lingo of the sea, a destroyer is always referred to as a "boat," while the enlisted 

 men of every naval craft are "gobs" (see text, pages 581 and 594). In the center of the front 

 row of officers (seated) is Commander Byron McCandless, co-author of The Geographic's 

 famous Flag Number. During the World War, Commander McCandless was in command 

 of this destrover, the Caldwell. 



