* The pub has been around since the mid 17th Century, and there are a few stories about how it got its name. My favourite is that it dates from when the tall ships used to sail from the River Lune. As they set off at high tide, the Captain would check how many men he had. If there was a short-fall,  he made it up by sending a boat across to the pub and snatching anyone they could find. Imagine going to the pub for a few drinks and sobering up to find you’re on the way to India…