General
coner
What does coner mean?
A term used by nuclear-trained engineering sailors on a submarine for crew who work in the forward ('cone') sections rather than the reactor spaces.
"The nukes always ribbed the coners about their easy watches."
Origin
US Navy submarine slang.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'coner' on a submarine?
It's a term nuclear-trained engineering sailors use for crew who work in the forward ('cone') sections of a submarine, rather than in the reactor spaces aft.
Where does 'coner' come from?
It's US Navy submarine slang. The 'cone' refers to the forward part of the boat, so anyone not working in the nuclear engineering spaces gets the label.
Who calls submariners 'coners'?
The 'nukes' — nuclear-trained engineers — use it for the rest of the crew, part of the long-running rivalry between the engineering and forward sailors.
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