The *rosie* that i recall on the general cargo ships of the 50-60s that i was on, was an old 5 gallon drum with lid cut off, and a rope handle, and was in the mess room pantry, even typing this brings to memory of the old steam geysers, and tea making gear. The rosie was quite heavy if fully loaded, humped out on deck trying to avoid spillage, and dumped over the lee side, kt