Did you know that Admiral 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 environment, the ships that have sailed its oceans and seas, 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.