Jackspeak of the Royal Canadian Navy

Rogues Salute

The firing of a single gun at colours on the day of a court martial. Formerly this was a signal to the fleet for all hands to muster on deck to witness yardarm execution. As well, during a keel-hauling, one shot was fired at the very end of the keel-hauling, perhaps to astound and confound the victim.

Added: 2014-11-01 Last modified: 2014-11-01