At sea, where we can't control the wind or any of nature's powers, we are at the mercy of forces beyond our control. Sailors carry good luck charms and superstitions for comfort.
Though we pride ourselves on our individuality, it's fascinating how primal fears strip away our differences and make us all move in unison.
Whether at sea or on land, when there is uncertainty, we see that beneath our modern facades, we are not so different from those who came before us.