I was rereading some books on Pirates and 17th/18th century privateers and seafarers and noticed a comment made in passing in 2 separate books. It is a reference to a practice wherein sailors used old sail canvas to make a kilt at sea, as well as a version that had the crotch connected (some REALLY baggy shorts).

Has anyone ever heard of that before?

I know there are a number of historians/history buffs as well as sailors and naval buffs. I though some of ya'll that know more than I on this subject may inform me and the rest of us on this practice. I find it curious! It would also be a good historical basis for a canvas kilt (as well as a good excuse when asked about one in public-> The garmant of the Pirates and the Privateers).

Is this reference even true???

:confused:

Confused and curious,