[Public-list] history lesson

[Don Campbell]

Don't forget that the Med has only had an exit on the east for about 70
years. The term, POSH  was used for the journey to  India before the Suez
was opened,  so was a much longer trip under sail than a Med cruise would
have ever been. The acronym may also be port out---
Don #528

Patty J wrote:

> Gord,
> Please, never stop the history lessons.  The Port lesson was priceless.
> I personally, had never given it much thought.  That is until I learned
> what the word "posh" meant.  Actually an acronym meaning port over,
> starboard home...to allow anyone wanting shade on the mediteranian
> cruise from the west to east and back again.  At least, that's the story
> I heard!
> Patty
>
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