Myth and reality in a sailor's life: separating fiction from fact
Mermaids, the Kraken, Davy Jones' Locker, the Flying Dutchman, the Bermuda Triangle: centuries of stories have built a picture of life at sea that is equal parts romance and terror. Set against the daily reality on board — unpredictable weather, close quarters, rigorous preparation — the myths turn out to say as much about us as about the sea.
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