The Wasp — 1914 — page 181: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *The Wasp* (page 173) is primarily text rather than cartoon. It appears to be narrative prose describing a ship's crew and officers, including references to the *Good Cheer* and crew members like Wells (sailing master), Slim Sam (second in command), and various sailors with criminal backgrounds. The passage uses satirical characterization, particularly mocking Wells as someone physically unsuited to piracy ("No amount of pistols thrust in his belt could make him look like a pirate") while noting the boatswain and chief gunner are "ripe for the gallows." The text suggests satirizing maritime hierarchies and the criminal element in 19th-century sailing crews. Without visible illustrations, the specific satirical target remains unclear, though the naval/criminal theme is evident.