I was thinking about that, but felt that it wouldn’t make sense to order another ship to strike its colors (and maybe run up a flag of surrender)? I thought “strike your course” might be a more direct way to say “stop” and still sound old-time maritimy, but I’m not sure how accurate it is.
I could be wrong, not being a sailing expert, but I think “Striking one’s colors” -is- a sign of surrender. “Striking your colors” meaning to take down one’s flag.
I like him ducking the cannon ball in panel five!
Last panel: I am not familiar with “Strike your course”. Should it be, “Strike you colors”?
p.s. I also like that there is some wake around the other ship. 🙂
I put it in just for you. 🙂
Thanks! 😉
I was thinking about that, but felt that it wouldn’t make sense to order another ship to strike its colors (and maybe run up a flag of surrender)? I thought “strike your course” might be a more direct way to say “stop” and still sound old-time maritimy, but I’m not sure how accurate it is.
I could be wrong, not being a sailing expert, but I think “Striking one’s colors” -is- a sign of surrender. “Striking your colors” meaning to take down one’s flag.