I may be totally dreaming this up, but did not warships, or really any sailing ships, from the era in question often have a cat or cats on board to assist in controlling the presence of rats and other vermin? If so, wouldn’t the sinking of such a ship perforce include the drowning of said felines? Perhaps Rob, and especially Satchel, would do well to remind the Buckster of the full extent of the consequences of his new- found dedication to historical accuracy.
The reason for the sinking was that they planned to fire a salute as they sailed into the maiden voyage. Therefore, the lower gun ports were open. But a couple of strong gusts of wind tipped the ship and the gun ports went under the waterline. The ship quickly filled with water and went down after sailing only a few hundred yards!
also, maybe the raffle should go to a good cause. there’s bound to be a ton of people who would buy a ticket for the chance to drown bucky. neutering stray cats, perhaps
jackhs almost 9 years ago
Wilco is not much of a disciplinarian. I hope I spelled that right.
Just say NO!
GrimmaTheNome almost 9 years ago
Surely ‘historical accuracy’ would demand that Bucky sinks the ship rather than merely ruining it on dry land?
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member almost 9 years ago
I may be totally dreaming this up, but did not warships, or really any sailing ships, from the era in question often have a cat or cats on board to assist in controlling the presence of rats and other vermin? If so, wouldn’t the sinking of such a ship perforce include the drowning of said felines? Perhaps Rob, and especially Satchel, would do well to remind the Buckster of the full extent of the consequences of his new- found dedication to historical accuracy.
Sandfan almost 9 years ago
Three words for you, Rob: Tin. Foil. Hat.
cubswin2016 almost 9 years ago
Bucky doesn’t need help from radio antennas to be evil. He already is.
Calvins Brother almost 9 years ago
Bucky is an overlord.
ImpishCoder almost 9 years ago
Sigh Rob, Rob, Rob… it’s just plaster, maybe brick at most, not a Faraday cage.
TheWildSow almost 9 years ago
The reason for the sinking was that they planned to fire a salute as they sailed into the maiden voyage. Therefore, the lower gun ports were open. But a couple of strong gusts of wind tipped the ship and the gun ports went under the waterline. The ship quickly filled with water and went down after sailing only a few hundred yards!
route66paul almost 9 years ago
Most cats would welcome death over a dunking.
abbybookcase almost 9 years ago
actually,evil overlords might explain a great deal. bucky is no ordinary mean rotten cat
abbybookcase almost 9 years ago
also, maybe the raffle should go to a good cause. there’s bound to be a ton of people who would buy a ticket for the chance to drown bucky. neutering stray cats, perhaps