JACKSPEAK OF THE WEEK
SON OF A GUN
In the 18th and 19th century there would often be women aboard the great ships of the day and, on occasion they would fall pregnant. She would give birth along side the cannons with a sheet draped across for privacy.
The baby was born and adopted by the Royal Navy and given the name of the ship they are on.
JACKSPEAK OF THE WEEK
SON OF A GUN
In the 18th and 19th century there would often be women aboard the great ships of the day and, on occasion they would fall pregnant. She would give birth along side the cannons with a sheet draped across for privacy.
The baby was born and adopted by the Royal Navy and given the name of the ship they are on.
WHAT IS JACK SPEAK?
JackSpeak is a Dartmouth based lifestyle clothing brand created with 400 years of local naval heritage in mind. The term JackSpeak is used to describe the colourful 'slanguage' used by sailors over the centuries and is a wonderful source of inspiration for a nautical clothing range. Whether you're getting 'ship-shape and Bristol fashion' or are 'cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey' JackSpeak can be heard everywhere.
JackSpeak have partnered with incredible clothing brands such as Musto, Emmett London and Guernsey Woollens to offer some of the very best garments on the market. A partnership with the Royal Navy Royal Marines Charity is also something JackSpeak are proud to be a supporter of. BZ Shipmates
Testimonials
Great quality clothes, just wished I had more spare money to spend there! Bought myself a very nice tshirt with a unique design not like anything else I have seen before! Material is of top quality and I would recommend this shop to anyone, they have men's, women’s and children’s clothes and accessories. Staff were very helpful too and assisted with fitment, fantastic shop!
Max Dickinson
Google Review
Friendly, helpful staff. Great quality clothing and the RUM is truly excellent. Finished the bottle way too quickly, a good thing they have an online store.
Tony Manthe
Google Reviews
Very welcoming people with really comfortable clothing and clever ideas such as a a secret hole in a pocket of a hoodie for headphone wires to go throw
The Duel Dragons
Google Reviews
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