What is the Flying Dutchman? Detailed answer

Free technical library

BIG ENCYCLOPEDIA FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
Free library / Directory / Big encyclopedia for children and adults

What is the Flying Dutchman? Detailed answer

Big encyclopedia for children and adults

Directory / Big encyclopedia. Questions for quiz and self-education

Comments on the article

Did you know?

What is the Flying Dutchman?

The most famous legend of the Flying Dutchman appeared in the XNUMXth century in the Netherlands.

It was a very long time ago. The captain of one ship was the most evil man in the world. He sailed all the seas and seemed to be charmed, and everything was nothing to him: no storms, no whirlpools, no reefs. They said he was praying to the devil. The crew was a match for the captain.

One day the captain had to sail from the Atlantic to the Pacific, rounding Cape Horn. Due to fogs and storms, this is a very dangerous place. Not everyone would dare to sail in March past the accursed cape.

Before raising the sails, the captain put a young Spaniard and his bride on the ship. On the way, the captain learned that the young man was rich and was carrying a lot of gold. Then, on his orders, the young Spaniard was thrown into the sea. And he offered the girl to become his maid. "Damn you, murderer! May you never see the shore again!" - exclaimed the girl and rushed into the depths of the sea.

Then the ship got into a strong storm, and when it became clear that trouble was imminent, the captain exclaimed in a rage: "Let the devil take my soul! I will go around this damned Cape Horn, even if I have to swim forever!" And the devil took him at his word. So, since then, the ship of the dead, the Flying Dutchman, has been rushing across the seas.

A beautiful legend has a real basis. Due to temperature changes in the upper air layer, an air mirror is created that can reflect distant shores or ships that are beyond the horizon. So the sailors who met the ghost ship saw only a mirage. But much more often their eyes were presented with a real ship of the dead - one of the many homeless sailboats whose crews left the ship or died of a contagious disease.

Author: Cellarius E.Yu.

Random interesting fact from the Great Encyclopedia:

What is oceanography?

Almost all objects and phenomena that exist in nature correspond to some kind of science that studies them. Oceanography is a complex of all sciences related to the study of the ocean, which helps a person to find out how the ocean appeared, what processes take place in it.

As you can imagine, this requires serious research! Let's see what's included.

You can start from the coastline. The seashore (or the boundary between land and sea) is constantly changing due to tides, winds, the daily impact of the sea on the coast, and the up and down movements of the land. The temperature and salt content of the oceans are also studied. And, oddly enough, man still does not have a satisfactory explanation for why the ocean is salty.

And the tides? Tides are regular movements of water associated with the attraction of the Sun and Moon. They are also constantly studied by oceanographers. Now let's move on to currents. Ocean currents are like rivers flowing through the ocean. They are warmer or colder than the waters they pass through. Because currents are of great importance to humans, they are constantly being studied. As we know, plants and living organisms of countless species live in the ocean. Oceanographers and this area pay a lot of attention. What is the depth of the ocean in different places? This is also very important for humans, and there are scientists who only measure ocean depths. A person is even interested in what happens at the bottom of the ocean.

We know that up to a depth of 3657 meters the ocean floor is covered with soft, silty mud. It consists of calcareous skeletons of tiny marine organisms. The animal and plant life of the ocean floor is studied from samples of silt taken from there.

In general, the ocean, which seems to most of us just a huge body of water, is actually a huge and complex organism, about which a person wants to know as much as possible. And oceanographers increase our knowledge of the ocean by continually studying everything it is made of and contains.

Test your knowledge! Did you know...

▪ What is a vaccine?

▪ Why don't we notice the rotation of the earth?

▪ Which part of the monument to the French journalist Victor Noir glistens and why?

See other articles Section Big encyclopedia. Questions for quiz and self-education.

Read and write useful comments on this article.

<< Back

Latest news of science and technology, new electronics:

Artificial leather for touch emulation 15.04.2024

In a modern technology world where distance is becoming increasingly commonplace, maintaining connection and a sense of closeness is important. Recent developments in artificial skin by German scientists from Saarland University represent a new era in virtual interactions. German researchers from Saarland University have developed ultra-thin films that can transmit the sensation of touch over a distance. This cutting-edge technology provides new opportunities for virtual communication, especially for those who find themselves far from their loved ones. The ultra-thin films developed by the researchers, just 50 micrometers thick, can be integrated into textiles and worn like a second skin. These films act as sensors that recognize tactile signals from mom or dad, and as actuators that transmit these movements to the baby. Parents' touch to the fabric activates sensors that react to pressure and deform the ultra-thin film. This ... >>

Petgugu Global cat litter 15.04.2024

Taking care of pets can often be a challenge, especially when it comes to keeping your home clean. A new interesting solution from the Petgugu Global startup has been presented, which will make life easier for cat owners and help them keep their home perfectly clean and tidy. Startup Petgugu Global has unveiled a unique cat toilet that can automatically flush feces, keeping your home clean and fresh. This innovative device is equipped with various smart sensors that monitor your pet's toilet activity and activate to automatically clean after use. The device connects to the sewer system and ensures efficient waste removal without the need for intervention from the owner. Additionally, the toilet has a large flushable storage capacity, making it ideal for multi-cat households. The Petgugu cat litter bowl is designed for use with water-soluble litters and offers a range of additional ... >>

The attractiveness of caring men 14.04.2024

The stereotype that women prefer "bad boys" has long been widespread. However, recent research conducted by British scientists from Monash University offers a new perspective on this issue. They looked at how women responded to men's emotional responsibility and willingness to help others. The study's findings could change our understanding of what makes men attractive to women. A study conducted by scientists from Monash University leads to new findings about men's attractiveness to women. In the experiment, women were shown photographs of men with brief stories about their behavior in various situations, including their reaction to an encounter with a homeless person. Some of the men ignored the homeless man, while others helped him, such as buying him food. A study found that men who showed empathy and kindness were more attractive to women compared to men who showed empathy and kindness. ... >>

Random news from the Archive

3D printing of chocolate desserts 19.12.2019

Scientists from the Singapore University of Technology and Design have developed a special compound for 3D printing chocolate desserts at room temperature.

This is not the first time 3D printers have been used to make desserts with chocolate, but the printing process in this case is carried out by extruding the melted chocolate mass, for which the composition must be heated to 31-36 degrees. Although this process is relatively simple, it requires maintaining a high temperature and precise control over it.

Cold extrusion is easier, but this method requires fluid and viscous compositions, for which it is necessary to add components to chocolate that change its characteristics. Only now has it been possible to find suitable combinations that work at room temperature. Singapore scientists used commercially available chocolate products by mixing various pastes and syrups with 10-15% cocoa powder. The final composition called Ci3DP (Chocolate-based ink 3D-Printing) turned out to be pasty: in various versions, its dynamic viscosity ranged from 100 to 10000 Pas.

A material with such rheological properties is suitable for cold extrusion at room temperature. Desserts of the most complex forms were printed from it, including those with hard and soft layers, as well as with liquid filling. In the future, a similar method may find application for 3D printing other dishes from various temperature-sensitive components.

Other interesting news:

▪ Ants don't like to work

▪ When the water intoxicates

▪ How to beat smartphone addiction

▪ Electric current against fouling

▪ ATA6026 Highly Integrated Motor Driver

News feed of science and technology, new electronics

Interesting materials of the Free Technical Library:

▪ site section Power Amplifiers. Article selection

▪ article Weather vane Carlson. Tips for the home master

▪ Article When did the first money appear? Detailed answer

▪ article Electrician of gas stations. Standard instruction on labor protection

▪ article Pulse shaper for tachometer calibration. Encyclopedia of radio electronics and electrical engineering

▪ article Calculation of low-power power transformers. Encyclopedia of radio electronics and electrical engineering

Leave your comment on this article:

All languages of this page

Home page | Library | Articles | Website map | Site Reviews