A Sea Change
Anon
Genre: | Notes, Drollery |
Subjects: | Military Technology, Steamships, Language |
Considers the effect of the new ironclads on 'nautical phraseology'. For example, expects 'Shiver my timbers' will be replaced by 'Unrivet my plates'. | |
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