Between BillH speaking in a dead language and you quoting from Ashley's book of horrors I'm in danger of developing a migraine.
The Deck Bose will show you 12 knots and 3 splices....... All you need to know. Practise day and night. You will go on Bridge Watches and learn the duties of the Lookout, the Helmsman and the Farmer, you can leave the Metacentric Height in the safe hands of Harry Tate and I will assist if required.
Keep well away from the drunken crowd especially in port, don't forget His Lordship was once a young, enthusiastic first tripper and look at him now, sozzeled on cheap port wine.
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