No Sailor Abandons Ship Without His Pipe

jpbass · Dec 13, 2011

Just thought I'd share this article about the "Ghost Ship" The Mary Celeste.

Very strange.

http://www.slate.com/articles/life/culturebox/2011/12/the_mary_celeste_the_unluckiest_ship_to_ever_sail_the_seven_seas_.html

assaad · Dec 13, 2011

Interesting!

withnail · Dec 13, 2011

Interesting stuff. From what I have seen and read about the case, the crew were probably worried that the cargo was smouldering and about to burst into flames - I forget the nature of the cargo for now, but it was something that had a risk of combustion. They may have boarded one of the lifeboats, attaching it to the ship with a rope so they could see what happened from a safe distance. Perhaps the rope wasn't tied or done badly and once they realised, they were unable to catch up with the ship. But we will never know for sure. I wonder what happened to the pipes left behind? That would be a cool think to have in your collection!

tobakenist · Dec 13, 2011

I wouldn't abandon my house without my pipe.

robert76 · Dec 13, 2011

Good article. Thanks for sharing.

jpbass · Dec 13, 2011

It would be interesting to know exactly what type of tobacco was typical for a sailor of that era to smoke. Anybody have an insight ?

uberam3rica · Dec 13, 2011

I read that earlier actually. Its quite interesting

buster · Dec 13, 2011

Interesting article, and I think at that time sailors smoked twist tobacco? As I understand it was easy to store. They would also add a splash of rum/grog to improve the flavor. You can find twists on line but I hear they are strong medicine!

smokenscotch · Dec 14, 2011

Good read, thanks.

seanz · Dec 14, 2011

Good read thanks for posting it.

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