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
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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
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 in which
The Colored Seas
Essential Question: Why are they called the Black, White, Red, & Yellow Seas? Black Sea Connects to the Mediterranean Sea via the Bosporus Strait, Sea
Fair Winds & Following Seas 