When I was in the USN, there was no greater responsibility than the lookouts. I was on a carrier, so we had six on duty at all times. One on each corner, one on each side. There was also an additional lookout on the "Bigeyes", which were giant binoculars that were mounted on a gimbal. Our CO and XO would randomly spot check the lookouts at all hours of the day/night. God help you if you were caught sleeping or doing something like reading or listening to your Walkman. The Chief Bosun would also prowl around. You stood your watch with absolute concentration and attention.
Doesn't RADAR and SONAR do much of the work now? I know manual lookouts will always be needed but doesn't modern detection do most of the work these days?
@@chrismc410 Detecting threats incoming is only a small part of a lookout's duty. They're watching for man overboard, floating debris, shipwrecked sailors, just ANYTHING that would be of interest to the Captain.
@@valuedhumanoid6574 a topless chick sunbathing on the deck of her ship with huge boobs 1000 yards away..im sure the captain would find that interesting
I know this is an old comment, but in case you’re still around… only six lookouts for a big ass carrier? In the Brazillian navy we had that many men on a corvette.
#13 Very Good. Merchant Ship Lookouts had to cover more areas due to smaller crews. When I was handling the ship's wheel and the compass was steady. I would use the Bridge Glasses to do a search from green 45 to red 45. I saw a floater once, which we retrieved---a lady, very sad.
It's incredibly difficult being a lookout. Staring into the distance for two hours is really hard on the eyes. I used to get roped in every now and then when short staffed due to seasick in the crew. I had already spent 4 hours in the engine room
Captured German binoculars were highly prized, since they were of such good quality. It wasn't until the middle of the war that RAF Coastal Command realized that their aircraft should be painted white to blend in with clouds, so that German lookouts would have trouble seeing them.
The millions who died in WW2 probably didn’t have the potential for middle and old age diseases on their minds as shrapnel transported their guts from the protection of their bodies. Just saying...
Even with more advanced tech, I don't think you'd find a navy that has completely given up lookout duty. Like it says in the film, technology breaks or otherwise develops errors, and having lookouts is a safety net.
By maritime law, lookouts must be established depending upon the size of the ship. During certain instances such as wartime, radar will be put in standby mode for EMCON (Emission Control) purposes
There are no "flat earthers." No one actually believes it. It started out as a joke, and has gotten old) annoying. Do you really think anyone thinks the world is flat? Lol! It's like getting Rick rolled.
When I was in the USN, there was no greater responsibility than the lookouts. I was on a carrier, so we had six on duty at all times. One on each corner, one on each side. There was also an additional lookout on the "Bigeyes", which were giant binoculars that were mounted on a gimbal. Our CO and XO would randomly spot check the lookouts at all hours of the day/night. God help you if you were caught sleeping or doing something like reading or listening to your Walkman. The Chief Bosun would also prowl around. You stood your watch with absolute concentration and attention.
Doesn't RADAR and SONAR do much of the work now? I know manual lookouts will always be needed but doesn't modern detection do most of the work these days?
@@chrismc410 Detecting threats incoming is only a small part of a lookout's duty. They're watching for man overboard, floating debris, shipwrecked sailors, just ANYTHING that would be of interest to the Captain.
@@valuedhumanoid6574 a topless chick sunbathing on the deck of her ship with huge boobs 1000 yards away..im sure the captain would find that interesting
I know this is an old comment, but in case you’re still around… only six lookouts for a big ass carrier? In the Brazillian navy we had that many men on a corvette.
@@anonops1980 The Americans have better eyesight , they eat a lot of carrots. They don’t need as many as in Brazil.
#13 Very Good. Merchant Ship Lookouts had to cover more areas due to smaller crews. When I was handling the ship's wheel and the compass was steady. I would use the Bridge Glasses to do a search from green 45 to red 45.
I saw a floater once, which we retrieved---a lady, very sad.
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It's incredibly difficult being a lookout. Staring into the distance for two hours is really hard on the eyes. I used to get roped in every now and then when short staffed due to seasick in the crew. I had already spent 4 hours in the engine room
Enjoyed that brought back many memories 😊
The ship at 1.24 is the HMS Tuscan, a "T" class destroyer.
Stood lookout duties onboard USS Semmes DDG 18 and USS Cape Cod AD 43.
As a bunting in the RN, bridge watches were spent as an extra lookout. Buggered up my eyesight perpetually looking through binos.
Captured German binoculars were highly prized, since they were of such good quality.
It wasn't until the middle of the war that RAF Coastal Command realized that their aircraft should be painted white to blend in with clouds, so that German lookouts would have trouble seeing them.
Do you have a reference for this? As far as I know, it is not correct.
@@ohgosh5892 Sunderlands were painted white.
@@ohgosh5892 where’s your reference?
Back in 1943, when cigarettes were still good for you.
The millions who died in WW2 probably didn’t have the potential for middle and old age diseases on their minds as shrapnel transported their guts from the protection of their bodies.
Just saying...
the good old days
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I found out where the Field cricketers position called Fine Leg came from
the mark I eyeball is still best. some good binoculars are a help but sharp eyesight is still prized.
Respect....
Remember Sink the Bismarck....
do they still use lookouts or is radar more advanced now? do they use satellites?
Even with more advanced tech, I don't think you'd find a navy that has completely given up lookout duty. Like it says in the film, technology breaks or otherwise develops errors, and having lookouts is a safety net.
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By maritime law, lookouts must be established depending upon the size of the ship. During certain instances such as wartime, radar will be put in standby mode for EMCON (Emission Control) purposes
The lookout of USS Fitzgerald need to watch this video.
Mark 1 eyeball. R56 HMS Tuscan she was a T-class destroyer.
Why did she have an 'R' designation? I thought that was for carriers? Why not 'D'?
look at the 'prison' arrow mark on all equipment ! for service use only...not pilfered civvy use.!
e.eagle2007 eric ..I have seen toilets rolls marked....GOVERNMENT PROPERTY.
e.eagle2007 eric that the War Department mark
Elizabeth Reign Castillo Yup, on every single bloody sheet! Good old Izal arse scratcher! 🤣
The 'prrrison arrow' of which you referrr to is actually called a crrrows foot.
(said in the accent like this film)
I will always believe they never told us the truth on radar.who had it who didn't.and were they saying they had it but didnt
None or very few of these old training videos mentions radar at all. That was a secret for most of the war.
Smoke bearing red 100, smoke bearing red 100. From the south west... send Exeter to investigate 🙄
13:43 Flath-earthers, watchh this! :D
International Ice Patrol, '77
@@williamjones7851 I was
Fajny film
The outlook of U-29 need to watch this video.
Flat earthers should watch 13:10 -15:10.
There are no "flat earthers."
No one actually believes it. It started out as a joke, and has gotten old) annoying.
Do you really think anyone thinks the world is flat?
Lol! It's like getting Rick rolled.
As a bunting in the RN, bridge watches were spent as an extra lookout. Buggered up my eyesight perpetually looking through binos.
may i ask what the term "bunting" means in relation to naval service?
@@glovefet Signal flags.
Why do you keep posting this comment multiple times?