[Jokes] Laffaday - (fwd)

[Chris McKenna]

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A young man who wants to see the  world signs on to a tramp
steamer to be trained as a helmsman.  He masters the classroom
instruction, then starts his practical  training on the wheel
of the vessel. In his first lesson, the  mate gives him a
heading, and the young fellow holds to  it.

Then the mate orders, "Come starboard."

Pleased at knowing immediately which way starboard is, the
young man leaves the helm and walks over to his instructor.

The mate has an incredulous look on his face as the helm
swings freely. Then, rather gently considering the
circumstance, he asks politely, "Could you bring the ship
with you?"