2007-04-20 05:15:38 · 8 answers · asked by esemalta 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I have a brother currently deployed on the USS John C Stennis, and apparently there's a meaning for it, any takers?
2007-04-22 06:04:58 · update #1
I've been on many U.S. Navy ships with many having more than 13 steps per ladder.
2007-04-20 05:32:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They have enough steps to get from point A to point B maybe thirteen happens but not intentionally.
That doesn't mean that the number 13 is not important to the navy. The original "crackerjack" uniform had thirteen buttons on the pants each one symbolizing one of the thirteen original states that existed when the continental congress authorized the creation of the Navy.
2007-04-20 12:43:11 · answer #2 · answered by Brian K² 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would say it has to do with the thirteen original colonies. Having said that, let me tell you that the USS Belleau Wood Has more than thirteen steps per ladder well. Exspecially going down in to the pit. I had the calf muscles to prove it!
2007-04-27 10:33:59 · answer #3 · answered by phluttr_bye 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Representation of the 13 original colonies, maybe?
2007-04-20 12:43:06 · answer #4 · answered by casey_leftwich 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chiming in to repeat - they do not all have 13 steps. They have as many as it takes to get from one deck to the other depending on the height and angle.
2007-04-20 15:12:02 · answer #5 · answered by David E 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I belive it has something to do with the original 13 colonies.
2007-04-28 00:42:20 · answer #6 · answered by smsmith500 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most houses have 13 steps between floors. Its just the amount needed to get you there.
2007-04-20 13:21:24 · answer #7 · answered by Molly 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They don't.
2007-04-20 12:20:05 · answer #8 · answered by Caroline K 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋