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DITTY BOX

DITTY BOX
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the traditional full kit of a sailor consists of(1) a sea bag(2) a "hammock"(3) a waterproof foot locker (sea chest)(4) a ditty box. The ditty box is a small wooden box that contains his sewing kit, needle and palm insignia, etc. It is an oblong box about 12 to 15 inches high. (FO 281)