We found an old trunk in the attic. It is an old Navy one that was probably used in WW II, or maybe even WW I. You carry it long ways but to open it you sit it up on it's end and it opens like a book. On the left side are hangers and a large pocket and on the right are drawers. It has a name and is addressed to Presidio, SF, CA from Brooklyn, NY. I've had no luck in finding any information on it so need help in knowing exactly what we have.
2007-05-24 12:21:50 · 10 answers · asked by sunnyca 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
If it is from the Navy it is a Sea Chest. from WWI era when all of a seaman's belongings had to go in a small space and be mobile. Many sailors "bunked" in combat spaces and when GQ sounded those items had to be "struck below". Navy slang for stowed at or below the water line!
If you would like to get rid of it my wife would love to decorate with it!
2007-05-24 12:50:43 · answer #1 · answered by Coasty 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Foot Locker, Steamer Trunk, luggage
2007-05-24 19:28:19 · answer #2 · answered by Charles V 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am in the military and it sound like a steamer trunk which is now called a foot locker. If you need some help you are more than welcome to contact me and I would be happy to help you. We have locators that help track former military down. Just let me know if you want any help.
2007-05-24 19:34:29 · answer #3 · answered by HeatherC-P 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The military called them a foot-locker because they were placed at the foot of the bed.
2007-05-24 20:13:56 · answer #4 · answered by Philip H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
From what you described, the correct name is -
Steamer Trunk
2007-05-25 00:05:55 · answer #5 · answered by Living In Korea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a foot locker. These were used primarly by officers during both WW1 and WW2.
2007-05-24 19:32:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Foot locker?
2007-05-24 19:26:31 · answer #7 · answered by Nifty Bill 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I will concur with Screamingradical's description!
2007-05-24 21:35:46 · answer #8 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that particular trunk is called a steamer trunk. they were made for ocean voyages.
2007-05-24 19:28:36 · answer #9 · answered by george 2 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
NOO ideaa
I'm sorryy :(
2007-05-24 19:31:34 · answer #10 · answered by wonderland_i_got_burned 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋