Fitting Out, A

DESCRIPTION: "A chest which is neither too large nor too small Is the first thing to which your attention I'll call." The sailor is told what to take to sea: blanket, clothes, tarpaulins, writing materials, items to repair clothes/shoes, Bible, razor, medical supplies
AUTHOR: unknown
EARLIEST DATE: 1859 (Journal from the Ocean Rover)
KEYWORDS: sailor travel clothes
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REFERENCES (2 citations):
Huntington-SongsTheWhalemenSang, pp. 7-8, "A Fitting Out" (1 text)
Tod-WhalingInSouthernWaters, p. 130, "A FItting Out" (1 text)
Roud #1998
File: TWSS130B

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