Jackspeak of the Royal Canadian Navy

Tiddley Suit

When the RCN wore square rig, this was a sailor's best uniform, which was often tailor-made and saved for extra-special occasions. Often, it couldn't be worn on parade as it was sometimes illegally altered, however it could be worn ashore when the sailor wished to impress the ladies.

Added: 2014-11-01 Last modified: 2014-11-01