Modern Mariner Gifts

The updated 'Moby Dick'...

"You're very interesting, for a civilian."

For his next book, he would write an epic novel of the sea.

"Don't you think it's time we talked about Operation Doug?"

Captain in a storm

'This has the makings of their toughest season ever.'

Bermuda Triangles

Build a Raft

"Harry—Let's get brunch and day drink."

'So Captain Ahab, I put it to you that you were deliberately stalking my client!'

In a cycle - one bucket out, one bucket in.

It is essential not to overcrowd a tank as this can cause serious problems...

'Another one? Do you realize it will make the third time this month we've held a fire drill?'

Old sea captains queue to see Monster Whale Revenge.

Lighthouse has energy efficient light bulb.

Frontispiece to 'Dombey and Son'

Battery Lighthouse

Ishmael's First Day on the Pequod was Full of Surprises: "A harpoon!? Don't you practice catch and release?"

Saved...life is good!

"I tell ya - if I ever stop moving, I'll die."

'Just in case there is an accident.'

Lighthouse Hammock.

'That must be the 'Jolly Roger' they're always on about.'

"Mum, Mum, the teacher has included some especially tricky choreography just for me in the school musical..."

Fishing and new technologies

"I've always wanted to live on a lake so I can go boating and fishing. Since we don't live on a lake, I thought I'd make my own."

"Will thee not sayeth uncle?!"

'But you're an admiral. How can you feel seasick on a waterbed?'

"How can you feel queasy, we're barely out of port."

Marine-LAPD Ridealongs

"A storm rages from the East - tell the men to get below and snuggle up for movie night."

Distractions.

The grim reaper racing a lifeboat to reach a drowning man

"So, what are you doing after whale-watching season?"

"Let's see, this one is cherry flavored, I think this one is blueberry ..."