06-15-2016, 11:08 AM
(06-15-2016, 08:17 AM)Cormanus_imp Wrote:(06-15-2016, 12:12 AM)Ulvetanna_imp Wrote: Port is a wine. A proper sailor would call it larboard. Always deploy the mainstand from the larboard side of your motorcycle.
I don't wish to be picky, but a 'proper' sailor who referred to the port side of his vessel as 'larboard' would by now be in an advanced state of decomposition. I can't date it exactly, but it appears the usage changed in the early to mid 19th century due to problems caused by the similar sound of the words. ([url=http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2013/01/the-origin-of-port-and-starboard/]reference)
I don't wish to be picky, but a 'proper' sailor who referred to the port side of his vessel as 'larboard' would by now be in an advanced state of decomposition. I can't date it exactly, but it appears the usage changed in the early to mid 19th century due to problems caused by the similar sound of the words. ([url=http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2013/01/the-origin-of-port-and-starboard/]reference) Yes, the last proper sailor took up residence in Davy Jones' locker some time ago, back when clipper ships, schooners and real sailors plied the seven seas. The Ghost, Dirigo, and Snark were the last real sailing ships, may they rest in peace.
