Modern Mariners Gifts

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

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

Captain in a storm

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

'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!'

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

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

'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.

Saved...life is good!

Frontispiece to 'Dombey and Son'

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

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

Battery Lighthouse

Lighthouse has energy efficient light bulb.

'Just in case there is an accident.'

Lighthouse Hammock.

Fishing and new technologies

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

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

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

"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?!"

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

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

'I never saw a tracer bullet that I didn't admire for color, clarity and swiftness.'

Lighthouse powered by batteries.

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