Patrick Corner-Walker wrote: > It was necessary to keep a good supply of cannon balls near the cannon > on old war ships. But how to prevent them from rolling about the deck > was the problem. Pat Interesting, but off-topic I'm afraid. Please remember that all posts should relate specifically to Northumberland or Co Durham. Brian -- Brian Pears (Gateshead, UK) http://www.bpears.org.uk/ Joint List Admin NORTHUMBRIA Genealogy Mailing List GENUKI Northumberland Maintainer