Pirate captain and his clothing This Pirate Captain is sailing his boat when he sees a merchant ship he wishes to raid. He know a battle will ensue so he tells his first mate, ""First mate, fetch me my red shirt."" The first mate gives a funny look, fetches the shirt then asks, ""Sir, tell me, why a red shirt?"" The captain replies, ""For morale. When the battle ensues people will be hurt. So, if I am hurt and bleed, my blood will be concealed by the shirt so the crew's morale will not be lowere…