Beschrijving
The Flying Dutchman. A captain (Dutchman) is unable to sail around a cape (reach a harbor) because of a strong wind. He swears that he will reach his goal, even if it takes forever. (He is condemned to sail forever because of his sins.)
Ordinary sailors who encounter this ship believe it to be a ghost ship (they see it in different forms). Often its crew give them letters addressed to people who died long ago.
Meeting the Flying Dutchman portends storm, shipwreck, or death [E511–E512].
Ordinary sailors who encounter this ship believe it to be a ghost ship (they see it in different forms). Often its crew give them letters addressed to people who died long ago.
Meeting the Flying Dutchman portends storm, shipwreck, or death [E511–E512].
Motief
E511
E512
Oorspronkelijk Verhaaltype
777*
Subgenre
sprookje