Shiver me timbers?

[AAllan at AOL.COM]

>>> I am aware that this is probably not exactly in your line of work, but I
am wondering where the phrase "Shiver me Timbers" came from.  Is there anyone
that could possibly tell me the answer to this question.

    Respectfully, Robert Ballard, Hyannis, Massachusetts<<<<

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