Pity The Poor Boatswain's Mate

You all can read captions.
Pay attention to the dates.
This is called the "MacKay Low Visibility" camouflage pattern.

More of a standard, if there was such a thing, "dazzle" pattern.
Again, look at the dates.

I'm going to make you guess the punch-line...
PS; I know it's the opposite side of the boat.
It doesn't matter - check the website (link below).
Next slide please...



Make up your fucking minds, people!
Photos courtesy of the Naval Historical Center.
Go, Deck Apes!
You're what keeps the Navy afloat...
and rust-free.