"Charlie Noble" meaning in English

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          "text": "One of the last customs that passed from the decks of the modern navy was the “shooting of Charlie Noble.” The chimney or galley-stack of the ship's kitchen was dignified by the name of Charlie Noble, and when the galley-stack became clogged with soot the ship's cook fired a blank cartridge up it, loosening the soot.",
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        "A funnel for discharging smoke from the galley."
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        "(naval slang) A funnel for discharging smoke from the galley."
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