Nautical Term: Charley Noble

Definition of Charley Noble

The galley smoke-pipe, or cook’s stove pipe, on a ship is named after the renowned English sea captain, Charles Noble. This seafarer was known for the exceptional cleanliness and shine of the brass fittings aboard his ship. As a result, the cook’s stove pipe on a ship, which carries away the smoke from the galley, became known as ‘Charley Noble’ in honor of this meticulous sea captain.

For example, During the long voyage across the Atlantic, the crew of the merchant ship, ‘Sea Star’, worked diligently to keep their vessel in top condition. The cook, in particular, took great pride in maintaining the cleanliness and shine of the ‘Charley Noble’, the galley smoke-pipe on the ‘Sea Star’. The crew admired the cook’s dedication and often praised the exceptional cleanliness and shine of the ‘Charley Noble’ aboard the ‘Sea Star’.

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