Nautical Terms and Phrases Social Sciences Vessels and Equipment Nautical Term/Phrase Wednesday: Let The Cat Out of the Bag Dr. M April 29, 2009 BosunCatcat o' nine tailsRoyal navywhip In the Royal Navy the punishment prescribed for most serious crimes was flogging. This was administered by the Bosun’s Mate using a whip called a… View More Nautical Term/Phrase Wednesday: Let The Cat Out of the Bag
