The joy of hammocks

During WW 2, most of the Royal Canadian Navy's ships had slung hammocks, not bunks. The sailors slung their "micks " from the overhead bars in the ship's living spaces. During the day, while at sea, only the "night watch " could be sleeping in their hammocks, as the other crew members ate their meals at the mess tables below the hammocks. When not in use, the hammocks were stored in cribs along the bulkhead of the mess. In action, rolled micks could be used as "damage control materials " to stop water leaks caused by enemy gunfire. The only beds on most RCN ships were for the officers, and especially the Commanding Officer, who had two places to sleep. The "Sea Cabin " which was right next to the bridge, and the more spacious CO's harbour cabin was near the stern of the ship. JimB.
 
Dolce far niente (Italian: sweet doing nothing)
Day dreaming, "today is the first day of the rest of my life"
This is the day God has made for you and me
previously posted at https://www.seniorforums.com/threads/kauai-holidays.83722/

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My mom had a hammock just like this. It looked really comfortable but nobody was allowed on it but her. If I were to get a hammock it would have to be this style or my hair would get all caught up in it.
 

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