Historical records turned out to contain many versions of the story of the
Flying Dutchman. One of the oldest is the story about the Dutch sailors who are very ambitious in the conquest of the oceans. In 1500-1600 the century, long before the British have a strong fleet, the
Netherlands known as the conqueror of the seas.
Mentioned that
captain Van Straaten is an exemplary captain and vigorous in the sea and ocean, and are willing to risk everything for the sake of the strongest captains. But because of greed and arrogance then Van straaten punished by nature to live permanently on board without being anchored to the pier! Reportedly named his
ship The Flying Dutchman often roamed the Cape of Good Hope area in the southern Africa.
In local myths, ghost ship, Van Straaten can pass on the curse. As a result, the fishermen and sailors are encouraged to change course if they ran into the ship owned by Van Straaten.
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