The is a legendary ghost ship condemned to sail the oceans forever, unable to make port . Originating in 17th-century maritime folklore, the legend typically describes the ship as a portent of doom, appearing to sailors in stormy weather as a spectral vessel glowing with an eerie light. Core Legend and Origins

The myths likely began during the of the 17th century, a time of significant Dutch maritime power under the Dutch East India Company (VOC).