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Ever since at least the early Renaissance period, ship's bells have been used to tell time aboard ship. We thought it was about time to share some interesting facts we've learned about ship's bells an … read more

Almost every kid goes through a pirate phase. They mutter “ARRGH”, they carry plastic or wooden swords, they wear a bandanna and eye patch, and refer to their friends as their crew. For some kids … read more

Seabird LoreSeabirds and sailors are intertwined in fact and folklore so we thought it might be fun to look at a few facts and stories concerning them.Fishermen looking for good fishing grounds often … read more

You love to throw theme parties, and you love to have parties out by your pool. Why not combine the two and throw a party with a nautical theme out by the pool on a cool summer evening? Here are a f … read more

Is there any better representation of beauty and utility combined than a nautical knot?The merchant sailor of old devised methods to tie things together—he had to in order to do his job. Fortunately f … read more