As mariners know, published tide tables are general predictions of water levels based on astronomical positions of the Earth and Moon. |
The sea around this area is littered with amphorae, which ancient mariners cast overboard as offerings to the gods. |
Every ship had a few chart lockers, cabinets which contained the detailed maps by mariners since the first ships sailed out of sight of land. |
The rescued mariners were landed at Culdrose, where they were checked by the medical team and given a good breakfast and a chance to rest. |
When one of these red flags are hanging, that warns mariners that a storm warning has been posted. |
In Penzance try the Dolphin Inn on the wet dock, which has been used by mariners for more than 500 years. |