Meaning of Charlie Noble | Babel Free

Definitions

A funnel for discharging smoke from the galley.

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Examples

“One of the last⟳ customs that passed from the decks of the modern navy was the “shooting of Charlie Noble.” The chimney or galley-stack of the ship's kitchen was dignified by the name⟳ of Charlie Noble, and when the galley-stack became clogged with soot the ship's cook⟳ fired a blank cartridge up it, loosening the soot.”

“Charlie Nobles should be fitted with cowls which will automatically turn⟳ to leeward and thereby force⟳ the draught. A Charlie Noble should be demountable and the hole through the cabin roof should be covered by a strong, tight-fitting lid.”

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