We are clearly missing an important duty onboard any ship that sail the high seas.
If you need convincing, come with me on a short tale, with a character many of us will come across during our time at sea;
Our crew embarks on a quest for treasure and plunder. A mighty crew that keeps our fine vessel afloat. We have Stinky Pete manning the sails, Slippery Steve at the crows nest, your strikingly handsome captain at the helm of the ship, and then we have Halfwit Harvey. I've known the man for many a years, but he's no brighter than a lantern at the dead of night. He's out of place on our ship. And for that reason, I'd savvy a swabber on me ship.
So when I be shouting out orders at the start of our voyage, I can say: "Stinky Pete! Man the sails! Slippery Pete to the crows nest!
And errr... Halfwit Harvey, come over yonder and walk with me.
Now, I have a very important task for you.
The very most important thing on this ship. I need you
(Hands mop and bucket)
to swab the p**p deck".
