Chaplain Fred
Fred had been a curate in civilian life, so when he joined the submarine service it was decided he should be a chaplain. However, his boat was ordered to leave port the day before he was due to take Holy Orders.
In the wardroom that night, Fred was despondent. "Will the men respect me as chaplain if I'm still only a curate and can't give communion?“
"Tell you what", said the skipper, "Captains are traditionally allowed to conduct some services, such as weddings. The service the…