On Sun, 04 Nov 2007 13:43:37 -0800, Joe
wrote:

Anyone know where the custom of putting a coin under a mast started?
What's it for?

Under my main mast I have a 5 dollar coin from the Bucket of Blood
casino, and under the mizzen a JFK 50 cent coin.

What coin is under your mast?

Joe


I think the tradition originally specified a "silver coin".


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