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👻 A ghost ship glowing with lights. Music drifting across the sea. A crew of mysterious sorcerers…
Meet the Caleuche, the legendary ghost ship of Chile's Chiloé Islands. ⛵
Discover the story on Lovesail: lovesail.com/ls-news/caleuch…
#GhostShips #Caleuche #MaritimeFolklore
🌊 October 1991. Three weather systems converged over the North Atlantic, creating what became known as The Perfect Storm.
Enormous seas, a missing fishing vessel and a storm that became a hurricane.
Discover the real story:
lovesail.com/ls-news/the-rea…
#ThePerfectStorm #Lovesail
🌊 October 1991. Three weather systems converge over the North Atlantic.
The result? A devastating storm, enormous seas and the disappearance of a fishing vessel.
Next week on Lovesail: the real story behind The Perfect Storm.
#ThePerfectStorm #MaritimeHistory #Lovesail
⚓ A sailor's tattoos could tell a story.
Mermaids, harpoons, crossed cannons, memento mori and HOLD FAST - traditional designs had meanings connected to life and work at sea.
Discover the stories behind these tattoos: 👇
lovesail.com/ls-news/sailing…
#Sailing #SailorTattoos #Lovesail
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This Sunday see the last major boat jumble of the season in SUFFOLK. See the details here:
boatjumbles.co.uk/boat-jumbl…
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Sailors once believed the wind could be bought.
Knotted cords, weather magic and a warning about what might happen if you asked for a little too much wind...
Discover the folklore of Wind Spells 👇
lovesail.com/ls-news/wind-sp…
#Sailing #MaritimeHistory #SailingFolklore #Lovesail
It's the last day of the Southampton Boat Show, do pop along to the Wooden Boat Section, lovely people and some classic boats on show. Just opposite the entrance.
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What if you could buy the wind? 🌬️⛵Centuries ago, some sailors believed you could - and turned to those said to have the power to control it. We'll be exploring the curious folklore of wind spells next week.
#Sailing #MaritimeHistory #Folklore #Lovesail
The Southampton Boat Show finishes this weekend. We have an insiders guide which gives you information on how to get there, where to stay, where to eat etc. See the link below for more details:
lovesail.com/ls-news/the-boa…
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Belle Tout Lighthouse, Eric Ravilious, 1939. The lighthouse is located overlooking Beachy Head in East #Sussex on the @SouthDownsWayNT. The original Ravilious artwork was sold at @ChristiesInc in 2015 and I believe it is now in a private collection.
Some lighthouses don't look like the traditional idea we have of them. See our Unusual lighthouses around the world Lovesail article below 👇
lovesail.com/ls-news/unusual…
Going to the Southampton International Boat Show?
5 days to go! Our local insider’s guide has tips on getting there, where to eat and drink, and a few things worth knowing while you’re in Southampton.
⛵ Read the guide: lovesail.com/ls-news/the-boa…
#SouthamptonBoatShow #SIBS2026
A fascinating piece of maritime history: scrimshaw - the intricate engravings sailors created on whale teeth and bone during long whaling voyages at sea.
Read more on Lovesail:
lovesail.com/ls-news/scrimsh…
#Scrimshaw #MaritimeHistory
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The Southampton Boat Show starts today! ⛵
Heading there? Our local insider’s guide covers parking, getting there, food & drink, where to stay and a handy ticket discount.
lovesail.com/ls-news/the-boa…
#SouthamptonBoatShow #Sailing
One week to go until the Southampton Boat Show!
Heading down this year? I've put together a local insider's guide covering parking, travel, hotels, food & drink and useful tips from someone who lives nearby.
👉 lovesail.com/ls-news/the-boa…
#SouthamptonBoatShow #Sailing #Boating
🍂 Who says the sailing season has to end with summer?
We've picked three fantastic autumn sailing destinations: Greece, Croatia and the spectacular Inside Passage.
Quieter anchorages and fewer crowds.
👉 lovesail.com/ls-news/autumn-…
#Sailing #AutumnSailing #SailingDestinations
The Golden Globe Race is underway. Watch the trackers for recent updates.
goldengloberace.com/live-tra…
Earlier this week marked the anniversary of one of Britain’s most famous maritime rescues. On 7 September 1838, Grace Darling and her father rowed through violent seas to rescue survivors of the wrecked Forfarshire. Read her story
👉lovesail.com/ls-news/grace-d…
#GraceDarling