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Engineman

The US Navy's whisperer of all internal combustion engines whether it be gasoline or diesel powered. Often referred to as a snipe or Motorhead, they can be found in the pits of the ship keeping the engines purring. Known to usually smell diesel fuel and lube oil, and be dirty there is nothing they can't fix. They are usually the first ones onboard and the last to get off, but can still drink more than any deck ape out there. Rarely seen unless on the smoke deck of a ship that doesn't allow smoking in enginerooms.

Sir, the port engine belching black smoke for some reason.

Call the engineman and let them handle it, it's not our problem.

by Navysnipe December 21, 2019