| The Flying Dutchman | |
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Origin |
Unknown. Possibly Hendrick Vanderdecken/Bernard Fokke |
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Type |
Ship wreckage |
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Effects |
Weather manipulation, conjuration of mass |
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Downsides |
Attempts to approach, bringing dangerous weather |
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Activation |
Proximity to other ships |
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Section |
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Date of Collection |
2015 |
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Origin[]
The Flying Dutchman is a legendary ghost ship with obscure origins. Most accounts agree that it's fateful voyage began at The Cape of Good Hope in South Africa as a Dutch man-o-war destined for Europe. There, tales diverge. Some accounts say that the vessel made it to Europe and the trip back was it's downfall, other say it never made the first half.
The name of the captain is also diputed. Early accounts report a Captain Bernard Fokke who was known for speedy voyages and was suspected to have been in league with the Devil. More recent testimonies say it was a Captain Hendrick Vanderdecken, who's hubris towards the forces of God led him to be destroyed in a powerful storm.
Regardless of what actually happened, The Flying Dutchman has been seen as an ill omen and has been sighted in oceans worldwide. Common occurances include thick fogs, spectral sightings and feelings of overwhelming terror before the ghost ship departs.
Effects[]
The arrival of the Dutchman is always heralded with storm clouds. Thick fog rolls in and the ship will appear. Though it rarely approaches other vessels, sailors have reported feeling cold terror and hearing the sound of bells, cannonfire and gunshots, as well as the telltale sound of crew activity on the deck. The Dutchman never stays long, a few minutes at most, though it can remain in the area for up to a week harassing other ships.
It was discovered during a surprise encounter that the artifact was not a ship itself, but rather the remains of it. A collection of rigging ropes and driftwood manifested the form of the Dutchman when in proximity to another sea vessel. The artifact was collected by agent Artie Nielsen and CDC Vanessa Calder when the flotsam because tangled in the propeller the the pleasure cruise they were vacationing aboard.
Trivia[]
Inspiration for [The Odyssey of Flight 33] Season 2/ Episode 18, as seen here: Twilight Zone Artifacts