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The Andrew, Jack & Jenny: Royal Navy Nicknames, Origins & History (Royal Navy 'Blue Books') Paperback – September 21, 2018
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- Royal Navy
- Nicknames
- informative
- humorous
- Tradition
Unlike the civilian nicknames we get labelled with, those our classmates called us at school, the names various work colleagues may apply to us from time to time, or the ones our siblings find amusing, a military nickname has greater significance, it holds a value only fully comprehended by our contemporaries.
Arguably, the Royal Navy has the most entrenched tradition among the services for bestowing nicknames, names not only for each sailor but for places, equipment and actions.
This book, The Andrew, Jack & Jenny, focuses primarily on the names given to each skin and essence the moment they became a matelot.
Royal Naval nicknames are not chosen by the recipient, they are bestowed, irrevocably, by custom and tradition. Yet, each sailor soon becomes attached to their 'new' name, which grows into a large part of their identity, even influencing their character. It soon becomes the name which is spoken with pride in answer to the question "Who are you?"
- Print length383 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateSeptember 21, 2018
- Dimensions6 x 0.96 x 9 inches
- ISBN-101723841145
- ISBN-13978-1723841149
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Product details
- Publisher : Independently published
- Publication date : September 21, 2018
- Language : English
- Print length : 383 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1723841145
- ISBN-13 : 978-1723841149
- Item Weight : 1.14 pounds
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.96 x 9 inches
- Book 3 of 6 : Royal Navy 'Blue Books'
- Best Sellers Rank: #9,543,991 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #9,083 in Naval Military History
- #153,039 in Humor (Books)
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About the author

Paul White is a multi-genre author of fiction, semi-fiction and non-fictional works. His books range from Children's stories to tales of Crime and Violence, from true accounts of those who live in the worlds War Zones to recording the humorous and social history of Royal Naval Life. Fictional stories of Heartache and Lost Love stand alongside episodes of Psychological Terror, Magic, Gremlins and the plain absurd.
The common denominator which runs through many Paul's fictional stories is the most important matter of all, the human condition; that of life, of love, happiness, laughter, anger, anguish, fear, hope, uncertainty, pain and loss.
Paul is the founder of Electric Eclectic book branding, a marketing initiative of an international alliance of independent authors, and he is a founding member of APC, 'Authors Professional Cooperative'.
Besides his books, Paul is editor of 'Electric Press- Literary Insights magazine', writer of the blogs, 'Ramblings from a Writers Mind' (writing about writing for writers), and Wild Geese, the independent traveller's blog.
Paul is also a digital artist, book cover designer, and a photographer.
He is an ardent independent traveller and globetrotter, a nature lover and supporter of ecological and wildlife preservation.
He says he has a "warped sense of humour, is a lover good food, good wine and great company."
He is open to suggestions regarding collaboration, sponsorship, commissions and interesting projects.
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- Al SimpsonReviewed in the United Kingdom on May 28, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars You don't have to be Navy to enjoy it as it works for the Navy family
Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseIt's Navy and I'm ex-Navy so I love it even though my nickname is not listed.
- Alistair croserReviewed in the United Kingdom on January 28, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Interesting Nick Names
Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseA good read which brings into how easy it was to be given a nick name. A lot of historic notes with true events
- ChrisReviewed in the United Kingdom on August 3, 2020
4.0 out of 5 stars BZ
Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseGood book for dipping in and out of, can’t say that I learnt anything new but it did bring back some very happy memories
- Jean kirbyReviewed in the United Kingdom on September 29, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Brings back memory’s to ex Sailors
Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseBought this for my Royal Navy Veteran husband. He could relate to everything in it, and brought back a lot of memory’s!
This is quite a thick book !
- Romft 64Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 29, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative
Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseJust as it was in the 60s. Well done!