Sea superstitions

[happy daze john in oz]

No excess of rum, maybe rum essence. I have seen some cans of fish, mainly salmon that had to be opened a certain way due to the shape which was not continuous. Also tins of frozen Chinese eggs which were imported to Uk in large volume back in the late 60's.

[Dennis McGuckin]

John, Never got to drinking the rum essence. That was for the tab nabs.
I got the real stuff!
Den.

[Captain Kong]

When the tankers I was on went Dry, I took Rum Essence with me and had "RUM" and cokes.
Not too bad in those circumstances.
Cheers
Brian.

[Dennis McGuckin]

So thats why there was a shortage of extract.
Almost got that bad that i NEARLY used the real stuff. [heaven forbid]
Den.

[Keith at Tregenna]

7 Most Common Superstitions of Seafarers:

Superstitions and beliefs are entwined into the very fabric of human existence. Be it any sphere of life, there is a small element of odd and uncanny belief that dictates it. Even in an age where information flows across space (as well as outer space) without barriers, the aspect of adherence to an age-old belief goes on to show that we are tuned to be attracted to that which is mysterious.

In a field such as the merchant navy, which is perhaps almost as old as mankind itself, it is only natural that there exists myriad superstitions that are promulgated to this day. Come to think of it, being away from civilization and an inclusive everyday society gives rise to a support system that’ll cater to the most mundane of thoughts. It is a debatable topic as to the whether the supernatural exists or not. Most will agree to the fact that there is a constant presence of a higher power, cosmic or whatever one may choose to call it. But to what extent are those ideas believable?

Let us look at some of the common seafaring superstitions that are prevalent:

http://www.marineinsight.com/marine/...-of-seafarers/

[happy daze john in oz]

Superstitions abound in all walks of life, thankfully it does not effect me touch wood. But where did they all come from, such as walking under a ladder, though I can see sense in that, but why the black cat, or the horse shoe for luck, and many more. Some are no soubt instilled in the mists of time, others from practical experiences no doubt.

But here is a question not related, how many wifes did Henry 8 have?

[Chris Isaac]

But here is a question not related, how many wifes did Henry 8 have?

He had 6 of his own and several of other people's.

[Captain Kong]

They say that sailing on FRIDAY 13th is unlucky.
I am sailing again on Friday 13 February next on the same ship I sailed on last year, Statendam, from the same port , San Diego, on the same day , a Friday, on the same voyage as last time,
Last time I ended up in my first port Honolulu, with only Four Days left to live without two serious life saving operations.
.
Now do you think I am tempting fate, should I be Superstitious???
Cheers
Brian.

[cappy]

lightening never strikes in thesame place twice ......so they say regards cappy........just go for it .....but wear rubber soled shoes regards cappy

[Des Taff Jenkins]

Hi Brian.
My wife and I have a saying, { Never challenge worse]In other words if things go wrong you never say it could have been worse. do do do.
Cheers Des