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Going to visit Old Ironsides (she's moored in Boston, right?)



One of the coolest things on Old Ironsides is the bilge pump system that
was operated by two sailors at the end of long handles. When going into
battle they purposely flooded the gun deck with water from the bilge to
ensure the gun powder in the cannons didn't inadvertantly catch the ship
on fire.

Eisboch


Amazing idea! I'll keep this in mind next time I'm out fishing.


I am sure your cannons are powerless.

Eisboch


That's not what she said, 38 times yesterday.