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Old 25th July 2022, 12:09
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good day - i have never served on the high seas in any capacity - but have done a few cruises and been around the block - so to speak - have been an avid ship lover for high on 56 years of my life - now approaching - 65 - i am somewhat amused by the term ships tiger ? what is it meant to mean and what are the functions of said person


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Old 25th July 2022, 13:46
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The ships Tiger was the Captain's personal Stewart
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Old 25th July 2022, 20:05
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Some real characters amongst them- Captain's Tigers. Usually excellent stewards.
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Old 25th July 2022, 21:09
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I thought it was the name on the beer cans.
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Old 25th July 2022, 21:54
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Yes, the Master's personal Steward. Always knew what time to wake him and what to take him for his breakfast, never cold, always just right!

A hark back to different times and customs.

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Old 25th July 2022, 22:00
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Old 2nd August 2022, 20:25
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tiger for a couple of trips,6 month trips, cushy number if the skipper was okays was lucky
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