Son of a gun

Son of a gun

The space between the guns was used as a semi-private place for trysts with prostitutes and wives, which sometimes led to birth of children with disputed parentage. Another claim is that the origin the term resulted from firing a ship's guns to hasten a difficult birth.

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son of a gun

Boat; General boating

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son of a gun

Transportation; Nautical

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towage

Transportation; Nautical

Charges for the services of tugs assisting a ship or other vessels in ports or other locations; the act of towing a ship or other objects from one place to another.

tow

Transportation; Nautical

When one or more vessels are being towed; when a tug is towing (hauling) one or more floating objects.

time bar

Transportation; Nautical

A time after which legal claims will not be entertained.

stranding

Transportation; Nautical

The running of a ship on shore on a beach.

sternway

Transportation; Nautical

The reverse movement of a vessel.

shipper

Transportation; Nautical

Individuals or businesses who tender goods or cargo for transportation - usually the cargo owners or their representatives and not to be confused with the party issuing the bills ...

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