Saturday 9 September 2006

The Mexican navy was in town


These two representatives of the Mexican navy were engaged in lively conversation in central Sydney. I love the stripey shirt of the one on the right.

6 comments:

  1. And I love people photos! Great pic!

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  2. one doesn't see sailors very often, nice =)

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  3. Our sailors have something similar, and I think other Navies too. Do you think there is an origin to these?

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  4. Interesting question Eric. I haven't found an answer on google - yet!

    One thing worth noting though - French navy (the colour) is slightly different to "navy" . I assume both colour names derive from the blue colours adopted in the respective navies of France and Britain.

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  5. how did i miss this!
    great catch, sally :) i didnt know that sailors still wear such design..cute :D

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