Author Peter Jeans has put together a compilation of various stories, myths, legends, customs, and superstitions related to the sea and the sailing profession. This
Tag: ocean
What is Fiddler’s Green?
As with many people and professions, there exist idealistic descriptions of Heaven. Fiddler’s Green is a veritable paradise for sailors with lots of free-flowing booze
Christmas Island
Essential Questions: Why is it called “Christmas Island” and why is there more than one? Christmas Island (Indian Ocean) Approx. 1,550 kilometres (960 mi) northwest
Comparing the Size of the World’s Oceans
How many oceans are there? The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), identifies “one global ocean” which contains 71% of the Earth’s water. Geographically
What are the Attributes of a Navy?
The attributes of naval or maritime forces differ from that of land or air forces mostly due to the attributes of the environment that they
The Great Blue Hole
Location: 60 miles (100 kilometers) off the coast of Belize (Lighthouse Reef Atoll) Diameter: 984 feet (300 meters) Depth: 410 feet (125 meters) Believed to
