The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #8686 Message #2056477
Posted By: Charley Noble
19-May-07 - 12:34 PM
Thread Name: What does blow the man down mean?
Subject: RE: What does blow the man down mean?
Jim-
I do love your speculation, which runs counter to my understanding of such lyrics. But maybe we can access a time machine and determine the validity of your hypothesis by direct observation.
I believe the common commands by the skipper or mates for rousing out more sailors for work on deck were: