You don't remember it that well I'm afraid - there was no Seaman Staines and it was Tom the cabin boy!
Not forgetting Master Bates as well!
Master Mates fergawdssake!!!
Master Mates fergawdssake!!!
It was a reference to the urban myth I was quoting.
I had totally forgotten about him. He was a hero of mine but now he looks faintly camp, wouldn't you say?The Lone Ranger.
What about The Flashing Blade, that was formidable!!
I've heard of it but don't know that I've ever seen any of it.
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