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Nelson and His Navy - Naval Toasts
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The Royal Navy has a number of specific toasts which are used on each day of the week. It is the job of the newest officer or midshipman to propose them. Traditionally they are given no help and should they forget then they should buy drinks for all those present.
MondayOur ships at sea. |
TuesdayOur men. |
WednesdayOurselves (as no-one else is likely to concern themselves with our welfare). |
ThursdayA bloody war or a sickly season. |
FridayA willing foe and sea room. |
SaturdaySweethearts and wives (may they never meet). |
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SundayAbsent friends. |
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