The Flying Dutchman

The Flying Dutchman is a legendary ghost ship from maritime folklore, said to sail the seas forever, unable to make port. According to the legend, it appears as a spectral vessel doomed by a curse, often foretelling storms or tragedy. Its crew is typically invisible or spectral, and sightings are considered an omen of misfortune. The story originated from 17th-century sailors' tales and has been popularized in literature and movies, symbolizing maritime peril and the supernatural. Despite its mythical status, it captures the imagination as a haunting symbol of unending maritime exile.