Bully MacGraw Posted March 23, 2004 Posted March 23, 2004 I do not have me own tall ship BUT I have the finest long boat on San Francisco Bay. She is 22 ' (+-) I can rig her as a ketch or a schooner with lug sails. She has ten rowing stations BUT it would be too crowed so we have found out that six oarsman work best. A swivell gun is next. She is freshly oiled/tarred and I am painting her oars. Now me jolly boys, She needs a name. I want something Irish or Scot. Any ideas? Bully MacGraw Those destined to hang, shall not fear drowning
Red Maria Posted March 23, 2004 Posted March 23, 2004 Well since it's a long boat why not something like Long Angus or Long Liam?
Hunting Hawk Posted March 23, 2004 Posted March 23, 2004 Since she belongs to Bully Macgraw, how 'bout 'the bull o' the sea' or, 'bloody mary' (queen of scots) or how bout 'ralph' (maybe save that one fer rough seas ) I think, therefor I am. Or maybe I just think I am.
Paisley Posted March 23, 2004 Posted March 23, 2004 since i have no life i took the liberty of jotting down a few ideas, i got them off of an irish slang website http://www.at.artslink.co.za/~gerry/irisha_m.htm they had some cute ones, but i'm not sure what kind of name you are going for....my favorite for a ship/boat name (if i was a guy) would be "thruppenny bits"...lol...i'll let you figure you the irish rhyming slang on your own... Full shilling - mentally competent Twistin' hay - means you're starting trouble, usually in a playful way Home and Away - a Murphy and a Guinness Bucket of snots (n): a ugly person (would they let you use that? lol) Dickey Dazzler (n): an over dressed man Flahulach (a): flamboyant, also very generous, throwing money around Omadhaun (n): bit of a fool Pogue Mahone (phr): kiss my arse "This calls for a particularly subtle blend of psychology & extereme violence." -Vivian, The Young Ones
Desert Pyrate Posted March 23, 2004 Posted March 23, 2004 Well.... ye said you wanted Scot or Irish, but I not be knowin' those. Instead, I be knowin' ancient greek. Akatos is the name for a light vessel or boat. Ephelkion is the word for a boat "towed after a ship" Skaphe can be used for a light vessel used for cargo. If you wanted to be literal and still have a cool name, dekaskalmos is "with ten banks of oars" and hexêrês is "with six banks of oars" So there ye be mate. Lemme know if ye want some more or to know more about one o' the words.
Albatross Bill Posted March 23, 2004 Posted March 23, 2004 How 'bout Gráinne Ni Mhaille, after the famous 16th century Irish woman pirate? Just because I'm paranoid doesn't mean that they're not after me.
Scupper Posted March 23, 2004 Posted March 23, 2004 How bout UNG FOY Gaelic for one faith. Scupper "That's the navy for you. Rum in the scuppers today. Blood in the scuppers tomorrow."Thrist is a shameless disease. So here's to a shameful cure!"Loyalty, honesty and directness are traits I admire. Insecurity, snipes and disrespect I will not tolerate in the least."
crow Posted March 23, 2004 Posted March 23, 2004 How 'bout Gráinne Ni Mhaille, after the famous 16th century Irish woman pirate? Grace O'malley now there was a woman who knew no limits ... Lord above please send a dove with wings as sharp as razors , to cuts the throats of them there blokes what sells bad booze to sailors .. " Illigitimiti non carborundum . "
crow Posted March 23, 2004 Posted March 23, 2004 How about the name Epona . The name of the Celtic goddess of the horse also assotiated with helping the soul on its final journey . She is also assotiated with Water . Lord above please send a dove with wings as sharp as razors , to cuts the throats of them there blokes what sells bad booze to sailors .. " Illigitimiti non carborundum . "
Bully MacGraw Posted March 25, 2004 Author Posted March 25, 2004 What does Ceberus mean? I like the use of "Long" in the name. Lang Maggie rings well. By the way, I will be launching my second long boat next month, she is two feet shorter and very heavy. She is gaft rigged. So I do not have a tall ship but I will have two vessels that are very authentic for our time period. A set of my oars were used in POC If anyone wants to join us, please let me know. Our clothing and equiptment standards are pretty ridgid BUT the people are easy going. We are portraying mariners in the first half of the 18th centruy. Cheers Bully MacGrae Those destined to hang, shall not fear drowning
Janette Morgan Posted March 25, 2004 Posted March 25, 2004 I'm not exactly positive what the name's meanin' is... I was kinda hopin' ye wouldn't be askin'. The Ceberus were a prison transport ship in some Scottish islands.
Red Maria Posted March 25, 2004 Posted March 25, 2004 I'm not exactly positive what the name's meanin' is... I was kinda hopin' ye wouldn't be askin'. The Ceberus were a prison transport ship in some Scottish islands. Ceberus may have been the name of a Scottish prison transport ship, but its origins is Greek. It's the name of the three headed dog that gaurds the underworld in ancient Greek myhtology. Long Cerebus?
Coastie04 Posted March 26, 2004 Posted March 26, 2004 Or, if you prefer the 'new latin'... Onglay Oatbay Entay Oarsay Katosay Apheskay For the newer one, Afgay Iggedray Allersmay Oatbay OK, in all seriousness, where be ye located? Coastie She was bigger and faster when under full sail With a gale on the beam and the seas o'er the rail
Bully MacGraw Posted March 26, 2004 Author Posted March 26, 2004 Located on Saint Francis Bay in Alta California! Those destined to hang, shall not fear drowning
Black Hearted Pearl Posted March 26, 2004 Posted March 26, 2004 How about Long Drawn MacGraw? or Six Oars and a Sail? ~Black Hearted Pearl The optimist expects the wind. The pessimist complains about the wind. The realist adjusts the sails.
Janette Morgan Posted March 27, 2004 Posted March 27, 2004 Hmm... I hadn't known that. Need to brush up on me history more.
Saskia Posted April 8, 2004 Posted April 8, 2004 I like Long Angus, and Bob the Longboat. You could also name it Mannann Mac Lir, who I believe is the Irish god of the sea? (correct me if I'm wrong please)
Red Maria Posted April 8, 2004 Posted April 8, 2004 (edited) I like Long Angus, and Bob the Longboat. You could also name it Mannann Mac Lir, who I believe is the Irish god of the sea? (correct me if I'm wrong please) Welsh actually not Irish, but Celtic nonetheless. I forgot to add that Mannan Mac Lir is also Manx. Edited April 8, 2004 by Red Maria
Spydre Rogue Posted April 8, 2004 Posted April 8, 2004 Arrr... I fancy th' name "Satan's Trident;" jest sayin' it aloud provides thet good gut-wrenchin' sensation o' terror thet ev'ry good pyrate ship should strike. It be not Irish, but if't be o' any consolation a'tall, I, meself, be of Irish descent an' I was th' one thought o' th' name. Yers, -Spydre //^@^\\
Captain Tito Posted April 8, 2004 Posted April 8, 2004 The Waterford Rose <span style='font-size:21pt;line-height:100%'>Have Parrot Bay, will travel. WILL SHARE TOO!!!</span>
Cracked Carrie Posted April 8, 2004 Posted April 8, 2004 I'd just call it the: "Bully Fer You" But that's because I like stupid puns. Arrrr!
Pirate Dumplin Posted April 20, 2004 Posted April 20, 2004 how about "small heart of the sea"? or The Solution Keep the wind to your back , and the rum full in your mug, and your mates close by your side
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