Words never to say onboard a ship: Egg, rabbit, pig, thirteen
· Never turn a boat counter clockwise. This is said to be turning towards the devil.
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Coins under your mast bring luck and favorable winds for the voyage.
· Flowers onboard represent a wreath for a doomed crew.
· Eyes painted on the bow of a ship will help her to see her way safely through all conditions.
· Dolphins are always a welcome and lucky sign.
· Never count the miles you have sailed, or miles left to reach port. (Good luck doing that with today's GPS's)
· The sighting of a comet means an upcoming death onboard.
· Children onboard are a blessing. (Unfortunately for the kids, they are often later sacrificed
to the sea gods or sea monsters.)
· Cats are good luck (as long as they're not black). They are said to predict weather and fortunes
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