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Yachting Terms Illustrated - A Spanker!"

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Yachting Terms Illustrated - A Spanker!"

Yachting Terms Illustrated - " A Spanker!" A housewife reacts with furious anger to the indiscretions of her younger son, who has spilt black ink all over her pressed white tablecloth. On a racing or cruising yacht, a spanker is an additional headsail set beside and to leeward of a spinnaker when running downwind. Date: circa 1903

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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection

Accident Accidental Analogy Apron Beating Beats Bradshaw Crying Furious Housewife Livid Pain Percy Pinny Puddle Punish Punished Punishment Sail Shock Shocked Shoe Smack Spill Spills Spilt Tablecloth Terms Vernon Yachting Smacking Spank


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Yachting Terms Illustrated - "A Spanker!" - This intriguing turn-of-the-century image offers a vivid analogy between the world of yachting and the domestic sphere. In the photograph, a housewife's face is contorted with furious anger as she reacts to the indiscretions of her younger son, who has spilt a bottle of black ink all over her freshly pressed white tablecloth. The incident, though seemingly mundane, elicits a strong emotional response from the mother, reminiscent of the intense focus and determination required to navigate the complexities of yachting. In the realm of sailing, a "spanker" refers to an additional headsail set beside and to leeward of a spinnaker when running downwind. The term "spank" or "spanking" is used to describe the sharp, corrective blows given to the sail to keep it in shape and ensure optimal performance. The image of a spanker, therefore, carries connotations of punishment and correction, which resonate with the mother's reaction to her son's careless actions. This photograph, titled "A Spanker!" and dated circa 1903, is a poignant reminder of the rich history and symbolism inherent in yachting terminology. The image, which features a distraught mother, a mischievous son, and the telltale signs of a spilt ink puddle, offers a glimpse into the past while highlighting the enduring connections between the language of sailing and the human experience.

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