wakey wakey!

[Captain Kong]

and the three bands around the collar signify nelsons 3 famous victories. JOHN S.
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Hi John he actually had four famous victories,
With the initials of the victories it would have caused offence to certain people.
He had the battle of Copenhagen , Nile and Trafalgar.
The other famous battle was the battle of Ushant.
hence just the three white bands on the blue collar.
I was told that when I was in the Sea Cadets training on HMS DUKE OF YORK, Battleship.
Cheers
Brian.

[Jim Brady]

Do you know what the creases (& No's) in a sailors bell bottoms signifying or the black satin around the neck? Ah ha, the creases signify the seven seas & the black satin I believe the death of Nelson.

The collar is folded and ironed in four,when I was a Sea Cadet I was told that that was for the four winds,
Regards.
Jim.B.

[happy daze john in oz]

The collar is folded and ironed in four,when I was a Sea Cadet I was told that that was for the four winds,
Regards.
Jim.B.

That is the problem when all the cook serves up is beans.

[happy daze john in oz]

I did hear it was in the days of the Navy woodenwalls when sailors could have their women on board and share a hammock. so when it was time for a shake, a ladies leg hanging out of the hammock she was allowed to lie in.
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If they had legs like Port Boat Mary or Kanimbla in Sydney you would be too embarrased to show them.
Brian

Know what you mean Brian, often seen better legs on a Queen Ann table.