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An epitaph I found on a gravestone, unfortunately I didn't record the graveyard.

LOST AT SEA

We cannot tend beside his grave, for he sleeps in secret sea.

And not one gentle whispering wave, will tell the place to me.

But though unseen by human eyes, and mortals know it not.

His Father knoweth where he lies, and angels guard the spot.

No willows weep, no scented flowers bloom o'er the sailors grave.

No emblem left of him who sleeps, beneath the silent waves.

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Wreck of the Rothsay Castle Beaumaris 1831 Why is a Ship a She? " A ship is called a "she" because there is always a great deal of bustle around her; there is usually a gang of men about, she has a waist and stays; It takes a lot of paint to keep her good looking; it is not the initial expense that breaks you, it is the upkeep, she can be all decked out; it takes an experienced man to handle her correctly; and without a man at the helm she is absolutely uncontrollable. She shows her topsides, hides her bottom and when coming into port always heads for the buoys." Author unknown

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