Anyone know about historical sea traditions, religion, folklore?

Don't forget the magical beasts, like Selkies.

"Songs of the Sea" by the Clancy Brothers was a collection of sea songs.

"Bawdy Sea Shanties" by Oscar Brandt is a bit more ribald.

I could give you a list of other bands and performers.

I do find it amusing that one of the most popular sea songs, "The Shoals of Herring," that everyone thinks was an old nautical tune was actually the theme song from a documentary about life at sea made in the late 80s/early 90s.

Also, check out the Horatio Hornblower books/movie/TV show
and a movie called "Nate & Hayes" (Tommy Lee Jones in his prime).
 

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