Merry boats are small, light boats carried by ships and used for communication, fishing, and transportation. The jolly boat design is often used independently for recreation and racing. They are easy to handle and come in various shapes and sizes. A merry boat is a small, light boat carried by ship. The basic jolly boat […]
The origins of the term “Jolly Roger” for the black pirate flag with a skull and crossbones design are uncertain. Pirates used flags to communicate their intentions and the Jolly Roger was flown to encourage a ship to surrender. The name may have originated from the English term “rogue” and the association with crafty behavior. […]
