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)