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CHEST OF CHATHAM

\t͡ʃˈɛst ɒv t͡ʃˈatəm], \t‍ʃˈɛst ɒv t‍ʃˈatəm], \tʃ_ˈɛ_s_t ɒ_v tʃ_ˈa_t_ə_m]\

Definitions of CHEST OF CHATHAM

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases

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An ancient institution for wounded and injured seamen of Royal Navy. Re-established by Queen Elizabeth in 1590, maintained by a proportioned contribution from the pay of each seaman and apprentice, called Smart money.

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
By Henry Percy Smith

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