That could have been the genesis of at least one “Star Trek: The Next Generation” episodes.
In reality, some “crews” were formed by causing able bodies to disappear from taverns. They woke up on ship.
“Shanghaiing” was the term.
Welcome aboard the Flying Castle!
Goodnight, all. Tomorrow, you know, is the Fall of the Alamo. I will sing, but you all won’t be able to hear me.
I’d fly my Texas flag at half-staff, but we’ve been here 4-1/2 year and Der Prinz still hasn’t put up a flagpole. I think I’ll ask Mom for one for my birthday!