ships tiger

[shipwreckssa]

good day - i have never served on the high seas in any capacity - but have done a few cruises and been around the block - so to speak - have been an avid ship lover for high on 56 years of my life - now approaching - 65 - i am somewhat amused by the term ships tiger ? what is it meant to mean and what are the functions of said person


many thanks

[stagships]

The ships Tiger was the Captain's personal Stewart

[expiloter]

Some real characters amongst them- Captain's Tigers. Usually excellent stewards.

[Biggles Wader]

I thought it was the name on the beer cans.

[Makko]

Yes, the Master's personal Steward. Always knew what time to wake him and what to take him for his breakfast, never cold, always just right!

A hark back to different times and customs.

Rgds.
Dave

[shipwreckssa]

thank you for the feedback

[Eddie]

tiger for a couple of trips,6 month trips, cushy number if the skipper was okays was lucky