| Shipshape and Bristol fashion. Where did that one come from? Glad you asked! In the days of sailing ships it was common to become stuck on the mud during the approach to Bristol's harbor. The steep sides of the channel guaranteed that during the time spent aground, the ships heeled over rather severely. When gear aboard was lashed firmly in place, the crew didn't spend time dodging rolling cannons and sliding cargo.
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When the world was better. |