Why Sailors Can't Swim and Other Marvellous Maritime Curiosities

by Nic Compton

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1408188058
• ISBN13: 9781408188057
• Release Date: September 2013
• Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical Press
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.6" x 7.8"