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by ET-11 on January 13th, 2009
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You're performing a Public Service by opening this question. Here's the scoop on Captains and Marriages. An "Urban" Legend, until recently!
"In the past, journeys at sea could last months or years. Maybe that is why people came to believe that a ship's captain has the power to perform marriages. But this is, apart from a few very recent examples, a myth." (see the article for an interesting discussion)
http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2008/07/15/2304463.htm?site=science/greatmomentsinscience&topic=human
Where can I get the ship scamatics for the whaling resarch ship, the Nisshin Maru!?!
by Japan on June 1st, 2010
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About how much per year would it cost to own and maintain a modest motorboat like this?
by Piano Player on August 10th, 2010
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The capatin orders,"Drop anchor!!" Would you follow when a giant octupos - with its tentacles at the portside - is stalking your ship?
by WABOO on June 8th, 2010
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how do I check the history of a boat?
by KathyG83 on January 10th, 2011
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When is the last time you were on a boat?
by Chicago Lady on August 14th, 2010
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Good article, thanks for replying. Honestly didn't know that, I guess I never really thought about it being a myth!
by Rad Carrot on January 16th, 2009