Ahoy, matey! Welcome aboard the legendary tale of the Flying Dutchman! This ghost ship has captured the imagination of mariners for centuries, doomed to sail the oceans forever.
According to the legend, the Flying Dutchman is a spectral vessel that can never make port and is doomed to sail the seven seas eternally. Spotting this ship is considered a bad omen.
Origins of the Legend
The tale dates back to the 17th century and is thought to have originated with Dutch sailors in the East India Company. The captain, Willem van der Decken, is said to have made a deal with the devil, sealing his ship's fate.