An Old Salt.

A fitting description found on "g Captain."


I shall not today attempt further to define what makes a seaman an "old salt" . . . but I know one when I see him (or smell him first). . .

In reality, I think of a seamen an "old salt" as being a veteran of many years sailing on ships or boats on which he is near continuously exposed to the elements giving his features a weather beaten craggy look. A frizzled white beard undoubtedly helps to seal the deal as well.