Why will a sailor never go to sea on Friday 13th? Why are boats
always referred to as 'she'? How do you navigate the ocean without
a compass? Does the Bermuda Triangle really exist? Why do sailors
wear earrings? Did Blackbeard actually exist? Did Nelson really say
'Kiss me, Hardy'? What is the correct way to bury a body at sea?
Why is a rope never called a rope? This fascinating collection of
maritime folklore and trivia delves into the history, science and
culture of the sea, and is packed full of entertaining, surprising
and insightful facts, from the delightfully obscure to the
amusingly quaint, including everyday expressions that have their
origins on board ship. It is a complete treasure trove for young
and old alike. Topics include: sailors and superstitions; ships and
shipbuilding; navigation and seamanship; pirates and smugglers;
fish and fishermen; coasts and oceans; tides and weather; art and
literature of the sea.
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