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On Labor Day — When Sailors Struck the Topsails in 1768

Posted on September 3, 2018 by Rick SpilmanSeptember 3, 2018

Happy Labor Day! While many nations celebrate workers on May 1st or May Day, US and Canada both celebrate workers rights in early September. It seems a good time to look at the nautical origin of the word “strike,” referring … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Language, Lore of the Sea, Ships | Tagged Labor Day, london, Sailors, strike, topsails
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