This cartoon strip was published in WARSHIPS International Fleet Review magazine in June 2012.

Abie and Os are seen taking a trick at the helm, at the wheel just abaft the binnacle.  The Jaunty is/was the seamen’s name for the Master-at-Arms, or the ship’s policeman, who was one of the Bosun’s mates.  Not always the most popular crew member with the ‘other ranks’ because the Jaunty’s main calling in life was to prevent them doing what comes naturally.