10 Strange Traditions and Rituals on Transatlantic Ships
Transatlantic trips weren't practically receiving from point A to point B-- they were abundant with customs, routines, and customizeds, much of which showed the stress and anxieties, superstitious notions, and friendship of life at sea. Whether developed to fend off misfortune, commemorate turning points, or bring guests together, these routines paint a brilliant image of what life resembled aboard these historical journeys.
Here are 10 remarkable and unusual customs that made transatlantic trips a distinct experience.
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10 The Yarn Goodbye
TYPHOID SHIP LEAVES VANCOUVER-- colour-- NO SOUND
Among the most touching customs of transatlantic trips was the "yarn farewell." In the 19th and early 20th centuries, as ships prepared to leav...