Nautical Wisdom : A Maritime Miscellany of Anecdotes, Facts & Folklore

Author: Compton, Nic

Adventure

Published on 13 October 2026 by GMC Publications (Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd) in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Wisdom' series.

Hardback | 128 pages, 101 Illustrations, black and white
210 x 148

Did you know that Nelson was pickled in brandy or that ships can get stuck in windless waters known as the Doldrums? The perfect book to dip or deep dive into, Nautical Wisdom is packed with facts about the oceans’ natural phenomena, its extraordinary flora and fauna, the ships that have sailed its oceans and seas, as well as stories about pirates and legends about mermaids. Readers will be immersed in all sorts of information ranging from the scientific and historic to the weird and fantastical – they can also learn how to make the perfect paper boat.