The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Jemmy Ducks was the name given to the crew-member whose duties included looking after any live animals on board. The walking larder, so to speak (not the seaman, the animals!).
‘Boning’ was the seamen’s term for acquiring something by persuasion, not always legitimately – although in a case such as this, his crew-mate would usually have been treated fairly.
Thanks for posting these I enjoy them
Thank you very much, Alastair. It is always good to hear that one's efforts are appreciated.
If you know any nautical jokes, please join in. This thread is not just for Rob and I.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
The Astute Class are nuclear-powered attack submarines.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
About this, Galf wrote,"
HMS Sardonique is getting paid off into Ordinary when she gets home. Ordinary is where they keep warships that may be of use later on, so they are kept in good order, but not fully manned or equipped.
I think Os’s and Abie’s dreams are self-explanatory. Privateers are warships licensed by the state to attack vessels of an enemy state, ostensibly in reprisal for misdemeanours by that state against our shipping. Licensed piracy, in other words.
The Pusser is the purser, notoriously venal."
About this Galf wrote," Neaters is the name given by seamen to unadulterated rum. Grog was the more usual way they received their rum ration, but just now and then heaven came to earth for a moment."
Galf's explanatory notes for this cartoon read," Dhobeying means laundering to the lubber, so it follows that Dhobey dust is soap powder.
Those of you who are geographically challenged may need to be reminded that Botany Bay is in Australia, and so nine or ten hours ahead of western civilisation, and consequently ‘tomorrow’ already, usually."
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Galf wrote," “The Andrew” is the seamens’ name for the Royal Navy, from Andrew Miller, a Chief Petty Officer in charge of a press gang in the 18c, who was so keen he was suspected of owning the RN.
Although captured in a press many sailors then actually volunteered, in order to recieve the bounty, or King’s Shilling, and so were entered as volunteers, which had less stigma than being pressed.
Press gangs were the active bodies seeking additional crew for ships in time of hostilities, their proper name being The Imprest Service. Mostly, the Imprest Service organised recruitment through local authorities and magistrates, etc."
Good choice Dave.
It fits in very well with my current choice of ales.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Last edited by Naharaht; 06-17-2017 at 23:17.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Not nautical in any way, but a certain scaly scalawag on my crew wanted this passed along for your consideration...
Of course, there's always Junior's preferred solution to that problem:
1. Get Dad to do it.
2. While I'm busy, steal my coffee and any bacon that's ready to eat.
--Diamondback
PMH, SME, TLA, BBB
Historical Consultant to Ares, Wings and Sails - Unless otherwise noted, all comments are strictly Personal Opinion ONLY and not to be taken as official Company Policy.
This is one appropriate to the current weather here.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
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