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The Flying Dutchman. A Legendary Ghost Ship

The Ghost Ship That Is Doomed To Sail The Oceans Forever. The Flying Dutchman.   The Flying Dutchman, the myth or factual sightings is likely to have originated from the 17th – Century Golden Age of the Dutch East India Company ( VOC ). There have been many reported and alleged sightings of the ghost …

Portolan Maps The Oldest Sea Charts

Portolan maps. Solarglide present an exploration of ancient sea maps and charts What Were Portolan Maps & Ancient Marine Charts One of the oldest sea maps in the world was created by ANAXIMANDER – the Greek philosopher. The map was in circulation around ( 610 – 546 BCE ) and formed illustrated lands of the …

Seaspeak – The Universal Language Of The Sea

Confusion and miscommunication can lead to serious and dangerous situations. Having a universal language that can be understood will improve safety and efficiency onboard a ship. Where did Seaspeak come from? In 1983 a group of linguists and shipping experts created a new system of communication called Seaspeak. English was chosen as the principle lexicon …

Why Do Ships Sink ?

Solarglide explain three main reasons why ships sink. There are three main reasons why ships sink; human error, collisions or harsh sea environments. Clearly human error can be prevented with training and due diligence. Collisions and sea environments can be preempted and with the advancement of technology within the industry, ships are less affected by …