Re: [canals-list] Re: Internet Boaters Database + Coal & Diesel Boats (XP)

[Terry Streeter]

BARRY HOLLAND wrote:
> To continue the naval theme :- 'bosun' is a contraction of 
> 'boatswain'---& there aren't any apostrophes in sight!

If bosun is a contraction of boatswain, where did the "u" appear from?

Terry Streeter - Leuven