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Bleed the monkey
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In this case, the monkey (a generic term for something small) was a tall pyramidshaped bucket, used to transfer grog from the point of issue to the seamen’s mess, and the expression means to sneak a drink before delivering it. (also suck the monkey.)
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Expression, французский
Delivering, английский
Предоставление; доставка
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Bligh, английский
The events of 28 april 1789 and captain william bligh’s subsequent magnificent feat of small boat navigation are tales too often told to bear repeating, except for some explanatory remarks (see bounty mutiny). it is less well-known that bligh went on to a distinguished naval career. he fought hms director with distinction at the battle of camperdown, and commanded hms glatton at the battle of copenhagen, where he was the only captain in his squadron in position see both the admiral’s and vice admiral’s signals (see blind eye). by choosing to repeat the latter, he ensured that all the vessels behind him kept fighting, and was personally praised by nelson for his contribution to the victory. later, as governor of new south wales, he gained the respect of local settlers and lord castlereagh commended his “zealous and patriotic exertions.” nevertheless his achievements were marred by involvement in three more insurrections. in april 1797, his ship was one of those whose crews joined the spithead mutiny and, a month later, was involved in events at the nore (see great mutiny). in 1808 he tried to end the corrupt practices of officers of the new south wales garrison who had monopolized the import of spirits and re-sold them at 200 percent to 300 percent profit. this culminated in the “rum rebellion” led by major george johnston and wool merchant john macarthur who forcibly deposed bligh and imprisoned him for two years. on his release he was cleared of all blame and promoted to rear admiral of the blue, while johnston was cashiered. he died a well-respected vice admiral of the blue in 1817 and it was not until later that his reputation was sullied.
Blcp, английский
Beach lighterage control point.
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