Full Steam Ahead: The History of BT’s and Boilers in the United States Navy
Boiler Technicians (BT’s) are also known as Firemen in the United States Navy (USN). The job of a BT was among one of the most hidden but critical jobs in the Navy. Steam-propelled ships became frequently used by the Navy in the 1840’s, though they had been tested as early as 1812. Over the roughly […]
