The Flying Dutchman (legend)

The Flying Dutchman is a legendary ghost ship said to sail the oceans forever, unable to make port. Originating from 17th-century maritime folklore, it’s often depicted as a spectral vessel appearing in stormy weather. Sailors believed sighting the ship was an omen of doom or tragedy. The legend symbolizes unresolved curses, eternal wandering, and the peril of venturing into the unknown. Stories vary, but common themes include a cursed captain and the ship’s inability to rest, representing human fears of the supernatural and the consequences of hubris at sea.