Used during the mid 18th century onwards in reference to the British Navy's great tradition of allowing no women on their ships of the fleet. The time when a Cabin Boy would have to wipe more than a smile from his face!
Person 1: "What is this navy all about then?"
Person 2: "Royal Navy, it's all rum and bum!"
"Rum, sodomy and the lash"
Person 2: "Royal Navy, it's all rum and bum!"
"Rum, sodomy and the lash"
by SavageQuoll December 14, 2011