MOLE: (n) ...... From Latin .. MOLES ... Dam, Mass, ref: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary.
Ralph Ahseln "Oblio" Gresham OR ----- Original Message ----- From: Phil A To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 3:40 PM Subject: catalina27-talk: Sailing/Maritime Trivia - I know what a mast mouse is and why it is called a mouse. I also know what Mole is but I can't seem to find the origin of the term. I have some personal conjecture why these shipping terminals were called Moles but I like to find a documented source. Phil Agur s/v Wing Tip Secretary, Call Sign WCW3485 IC27/270A MMSI 366901790 www.catalina27.org Vessel Doc# 1039809 PS: Not far behind Pat.
