"trim and bold" - of ship

[lukre]

What is the meaning of "trim and bold" -of ships?

A:(order) Keep her trim and bold!
B: Trim and bold she goes!

[Clare James]

You can find lots of nautical terminology at this site: Sailors Choice Nautical Terms Index

'trim' means well-balanced and sitting nicely in the water
'bold' isn't used in a specifically nautical sense here - it suggests that the ship is courageous and brave. (Or really, that the sailors in her are brave)

[lukre]

Thank you!