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bobby's girl Tune Req: The Last Shanty (Tom Lewis) (24) RE: Tune Req: A Sailor Ain't A Sailor 19 Jul 01

In the Royal Navy, there is a particular rank - I think its Petty Officer - which has an anchor as a badge of office. Consequently they get known as killicks because thats another name for an anchor. Hence the killick of the mess is the petty officer in charge of the mess

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