Examples of Negative Aspects of Life as
a Sailor
seasickness
long voyages
pirates
being keel-hauled (dragged under and/or behing a boat) as a
punishment
shipwrecks
capsizing
mutiny
danger of falling overboard (drowning)
spoiled food/not enough food
hard work
dangerous work (climbing great heights)
storms/hurricanes
unexpected tides/ocean currents
poor nutrition (scurvy)
Example os Positive Aspects of Life as
a Sailor
get to travel and see the world
money earned
being on the open sea
seeing stars
seeing various sea life
camaraderie between crew members
tides/ocean currents
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