“The ship is – and has always been – the largest human construction capable of casting off and moving across the globe” Peter Quartermaine and Bruce Peter, Cruise. A relatively modern adaptation to the ancient practice of sailing is the emergence of the cruise ship industry. In 2017, there were 27 million cruise passengers, which … More 4. Seeing the Sea

“When I look on the multitudes of Polypes inhabiting such a structure…I cannot help thinking of the heavenly City, the Jerusalem which is above” Philip Henry Gosse, The Aquarium. The idea of the modern home aquarium dates back to the 19th century, with various inventors attempting to perfect a way to house marine life in … More 3. Ocean Gardens

“There I heard naught save the harsh sea” Ezra Pound, The Seafarer. The Seafarer is an Old English poem, that gives a personal account of the thoughts and feelings of a mariner. Although there are numerous translations of this poem in circulation, the specific example that is the focus of this blog post, is Ezra … More 2. Work and Belonging

“I should have my full measure of misery on the sea before I reached my native lands” Odysseus, The Odyssey. This blog gets its name from the epic poem The Odyssey, which is accredited to Homer and was most likely created in the 8th century BCE. The story follows Odysseus and the various trials and … More 1. Poseidon’s Waters