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Thread #112033 Message #2373634
Posted By: Greg B
24-Jun-08 - 07:28 PM
Thread Name: Folklore: Shantying on Military Ships
Subject: RE: Folklore: Shanteying On Military Ships
Wasn't 2-6 heave calling on the numbers 2 and 6 men on a gun to haul on the tackles to run the gun out?
Consider, also, that British warships not only had huge crews, during the age of sailing men of war, they had relatively light gear.