Word: landsman
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...feature of the modern motor boat is its tendency to incorporate as much as possible of the simplicity, ease of handling and shiny finish of the motor car. Motor boats are sold not to sailors but to motor car owners and their families. To build a boat that a landsman can operate-and that in most cases he never will operate out of sight of land-to build an engine that is as nearly as possible foolproof, to upholster softly, use bright colors and plenty of nickel: these are the present day objec tives of the motor boat designer. Thus...
After this extensive list of deficiencies, the best thing the ordinary landsman can find to say about the fleet is, "Well, it floats." Secretary of the Navy Wilbur took pains, however, to point out that in Admiral Coontz's report there was nothing but praise for the personnel of the Navy. As for the shortage of material, the Secretary pointed out that the needs had long been known and were being remedied as quickly as appropriations permitted...