I have known about Spanish food for a long time, but first time in Singapore. At that time, I had the opportunity to go to Lion Island quite often. Singapore consists of a large island and more than sixty small islands clustered in the middle of the ocean, possessing no natural resources, but rich in the will and intellect to turn the stopover of British traders in the early 19th century into one of the most prosperous developed countries in Asia today. Singapore is also known as a culinary paradise, with the presence of countless unique dishes from around the world. The me of those years was young and fresh, looking at everything was sparkling with hope, every day joyfully welcomed a beginning leading to many new things, all joys and sorrows could become poetic and unexpected. Singapore is one of the places where my adventurous, amazing, and beautiful life is kept. On special occasions, we often have dinner at Clarke Quay or Boat Quay, where there are many attractive restaurants located on both sides of the bustling Singapore River. Before dinner that night, he suggested playing lots to decide where to eat. When I was busy getting ready, it was the turn of the dress, he wrote on the back of five small business cards, folded in half. He said: “There are five surprises! You choose!”. After hesitating for a while, picking it up and putting it down, I opened the lot and shouted: “Ahhh! Spanish food!!!”. I had never tasted Spanish food before, so I was very excited. He chuckles: “That’s great! I know you like it!”. We took the MRT from Orchard Road straight to Boat Quay, then walked along the river. I wear a soft silk dress, a deep peach color. He wore a smoky shirt, gray tie with tiny silver stars, and black trousers, quite formal. After a hot, dry day, the cool evening breezes bring moisture to my skin, crept over my lashes, in my hair, into me through the delicate silk. He joked, saying: “Look at you, like a small sail! Be careful, the wind blows it away!”. But that “small sail” just touched the river, overflowing, eagerly ready to sail to the great sea, not having anticipated all the storms and storms, even though they had known storms. We went to Tapas Tree, a Spanish restaurant near the foot of Elgin Bridge, on Clarke Quay, chose a table on a floating raft close to the river embankment to see the city at night. A Spanish singer with wavy brown hair, dreamily holding a guitar sings melodious Espanol love songs, while diners sip a dinner prepared by a Spanish chef. The restaurant’s menu is full of attractive Tapas dishes. Tapas is originally an appetizer, made from vegetables, meat or seafood, with a lot of hot and spicy spices such as turmeric, pepper, garlic, dried chili, paprika and olive oil. In my opinion, if the main flavor of Thai cuisine is lemongrass and coconut milk, French cuisine is cheese, Chinese cuisine is soy sauce…, then Spanish cuisine is garlic and olive oil. It makes most of the dishes, like the fish sauce of Vietnamese cuisine. A meal of Tapas, of course, cannot be without Sangria, a cool cocktail, made from red wine with a little brandy, sugar or honey and fresh fruits such as oranges, lemons, chopped apples. The first sip of Sangria was wonderful, fresh and joyful rushing into my senses, brimming with vibrant Mediterranean colors, pangolin on the tip of my tongue. It stimulates, stimulates the taste buds, makes us crave for all the Tapas dishes that have just been served, a little of each, delicately presented in rustic red-brown terracotta plates. First, we started with Gazpacho, a cold tomato soup that is very popular during summer days. Tomato peeled, seeded, ground with bread cores soaked in cold water, added garlic, vinegar, sugar, bell peppers and olive oil, into a smooth paste, chilled before enjoying. Then comes Patatas bravas, a potato dish that is sliced ​​square in the style of chess pieces, deep fried in oil, then drenched in tomato sauce, sweet peppers, red peppers, olive oil and some other condiments, served while still hot. The potato pieces are still crispy but covered with tomato sauce, sweet and sour, and even greasy with olive oil. And Champinones al ajillo, sautéed mushrooms with olive oil, garlic, and hot peppers. I used to love shrimp, so I can’t miss Gambas al ajillo, garlic shrimp with olive oil sauce, served with crispy bread. We talked endlessly, laughed together, welcomed the river breeze, leisurely sipped Tapas with Sangria wine, sipping every precious moment. I want to anchor the night at this riverbank forever, afraid that time will take it away. The brown-haired singer plays the piano, the melody of “Lo Mucho Que Te Quiero”, a passionate Spanish love song: “Trust me when I say how much I love you. Believe me when I say how much I care about you. Forgive me, give me peace of mind. All I need is time, to prove my love for you…” . He sang, as he walked towards us, and then stood right next to him, as if he were singing for us alone. He holds my hand, looks deep into my eyes, so tender. The waiter suddenly brought a tray, in a small gift wrapping tray wrapped in ash pink paper, tied with a silver ribbon, very beautiful. He thanked him, took the gift, gave it to me. He smiled, said softly like the breeze: “This gift belongs to the lady, senora! Wish you all the best, little sail!”. I was swept from surprise to surprise, just sitting there, speechless. The river wind blew fiercely, as if to lift me up. The city lights cast shadows on the river at night with seven sparkling rainbow colors. The invisible anchor I dropped somewhere in the stream of light… The gift I received that night was a thick, beautifully printed book, “A Little Taste of Spain” – “A Little Taste of Spain”. A detailed guide on how to cook Tapas dishes with vivid illustrations. The first page had the line he dedicated, the handwriting circling like tiny crabs crawling across the paper: “To remember the Spanish dinners by the river, and many more in a lifetime” . I’ve tasted Spanish from restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City, in Manila, in Kuala Lumpur, in Penang, in Jakarta, in Bangkok, in Hong Kong, in London, in Paris, in Berlin, in Copenhagen, even right between Madrid and Barcelona, ​​but never having the same taste of dinner on the banks of the Singapore River again. Sometimes I still make Spanish at home. I like Gambas al ajillo best, because it’s quite simple, but delicious. All you need is really fresh peeled shrimp, some big garlic, a few dried chili peppers, some parsley, scallions, a little pepper, a little salt, butter and of course quite a bit of olive oil, and you’re done. One part minced garlic, the rest thinly sliced; chopped dried chili or leave it whole, depending on who likes it more or less spicy; finely chopped parsley and scallions. Marinate the shrimp with minced garlic, pepper, and salt, let it infuse. Put the pan on a low heat, add olive oil, butter, garlic, chili, shrimp shells, and stir until fragrant, then turn off the heat, filter the oil and discard the residue. Thus, the olive sauce will be dense with shrimp flavor and rich. Return the oil to the pan, heat it to medium heat, add the sliced ​​garlic and chili, fry until fragrant, then the shrimp. Quickly flip up and down to cook shrimp evenly on both sides. Placing shrimp on a Spanish-style deep red-brown ceramic plate is not only beautiful, but the ceramic will help keep the dish hot. Squeeze a few drops of lemon juice on top, then drizzle with oil sauce, sprinkle some pepper, scallions, parsley on top, serve hot with crusty bread. Hai passionately. Freshly cooked shrimp, pink red; firm and sweet shrimp meat; Garlic olive sauce is ecstatic, hot spicy. And Sangria, how can there not be a glass of Sangria on the table with Tapas when summer comes! The book “A Little Taste of Spain” I still keep, even though it has long been no need to open it when cooking Tapas. Years after my first Tapas, for Christmas, I received a package from across the ocean, with no name from the sender. In it was a cookbook: “Spain – Mediterranian Cuisine” (“Spanish – Mediterranean Cuisine”). I saw the familiar little crabs crawling cautiously across the front page: “Merry Chrismast! Enjoy your New Harbor!” – (“Merry Christmas! Let’s have fun in the New Harbor!”) . Which new pier? I was suddenly bewildered. Where did my anchor go in the riverbed that sparkled with color that night? Time has pushed the windy little sail out to sea, encountering many unpredictable storms. New and old wharf. To my surprise, I found five faded business cards, with a faint crease in the middle, smoothed out, sandwiched between the pages of a book. The backs of all five cards are written the same, just two words: “Spanish food” . I laughed, but my eyes were suddenly wet. The old river wind blows back.

At the foot of the Pacific Palisades mountain of the beautiful city of Los Angeles, the 500-square-meter villa is a place famous for its luxury and luxury, designed by a team of famous architects ShubinDonaldson. The apartment has views of the Santa Monica Mountains in the distance. Large windows flooded with sunlight provide breathtaking views. View of the villa from above. The giant shutters of the villa when opened look like large sails ready to plunge into the wind. Modern chandelier, large but still in the living room enough to see how large the villa is. Minimalist living room interior with basic tones with different shades of brown, black, gray… exudes sophistication and elegance. The architect arranged a small mezzanine located on the second floor overlooking the luxurious living room. Glass balustrades catch the bright sunlight. The dark colors placed on the stairs make the house not empty. The villa has an indoor swimming pool, a reflection of the stairs and front shutters. The row of wooden shelves looks like a work of art. Minimalist living room with large solid wood table. Wooden stairs elaborate every detail. The bedroom is minimalist, exuding luxury and coziness. Relaxing space in the house. Outdoor pool. The house shimmers at night.

1. Build on an artificial island The only 7-star hotel in the world Burj Al Arab. 230 concrete columns supporting the entire structure stretch 40 meters below sea level to keep the artificial island afloat. The hotel is 300 meters high with 56 floors, taller than the Eiffel Tower and shaped like a ship’s sail. 2. Pick up customers by Rolls Royce or helicopter Burj Al Arab Hotel offers guests two types of means to go from the mainland to the hotel, which is airport pick-up by a Rolls Royce car with a private chauffeur or a private helicopter. 3. Everything is in gold and marble The floor and walls of this 7-star hotel are covered with special Statuario marble, similar to the stone Michelangelo used to create the famous statue of David. Everything in Burj Al Arab from furniture, decorations, TVs, mirrors, art frames… is made from 24K gold or gilded. 4. Extremely large room Burj Al Arab 7-star hotel has a total of 202 double rooms, each with 2 floors. The smallest room is the size of a 170 square meter 4-bedroom house. Royal Suite large-sized room occupies an area of ​​1 floor and has a private elevator. Some rooms also have their own cinema, bar and library. 5. Each guest has a private butler After completing the check-in, a private butler will lead you to the room. If you want, the butler will open the luggage and arrange for you, packing as you leave. The ratio between staff and guests at the hotel Burj Al Arab is 6: 1. There is 1 staff with glasses, 1 staff to help you feel comfortable at sea, 1 staff in charge of preparing the bath, 1 staff to take care of pets when you are swimming or going to spa. 6. Luxurious interior Furniture in the hotel room is designed according to Dubai culture, colorful and lavish. A golden chandelier hangs in the hallway, and a large bed covered with sheets is the finest quality Egyptian cotton. Carpets in hotel rooms are made in South Africa and India … The bath launcher has a giant hot tub and shower that just allows the whole family to bathe. There’s also a private lounge for dining and a private office for you to work in – equipped with a gold-plated Macbook or iPad, of course. 7. Most modern technology Here, the magic happens with the push of a button. The bed can be rotated to any position you like, and you can use the remote control to call up hidden TV screens from drawers or walls. The remote also controls doors, curtains, and communicates with a butler if you need anything. 8. Diverse entertainment services The hotel has a lot of swimming pools, both indoor and outdoor, 9 restaurants and bars, Talise spa has sea view, private beach. You can have a romantic dinner by the pool, the hotel staff will set up candles and spread floating rose petals on the pool for you. 9. Serve seafood right under water Burj Al Arab has an underwater restaurant called Al Mahara (meaning “oyster shell”). The entrance to the restaurant is a golden domed corridor resembling a submarine. In the middle of the restaurant is a huge aquarium, including sharks. 10. Sheets, pillows, and blankets from the rarest materials For a good night’s sleep, the bed linen in each room is made from the world’s rarest feathers. These feathers are hand-picked from an abandoned sea duck nest in Iceland. The mother duck plucks the softest feathers from her chest to line the nest and keep the eggs warm. Each year, people are only allowed to harvest 2000 kg of sea duck feathers. In addition, guests also have a choice of pillows in 17 designs specifically designed. 11. Each room has a collection of perfumes Guests will be provided with a set of 14 items in the Hermes brand bathrooms and if you want, you can take them home after leaving the hotel.

A strange curvy house in the city of Jesse, in the state of Indiana in the United States. Lu Ruvo Brain Research Center (Las Vegas, USA) designed by architect Frank Gehry with special distorted shape. Vitra Design Museum, Weil am Rhein, Germany. Olympic Pavilion in Barcelona resembles a goldfish. The project is 56m long and 35m high by architect Frank Gehry. Habitat Housing Complex, Canada. With a theme of the sea, Frank Gehry’s Louis Vuitton Fondation building is covered with 12 rolling glass sails. Dance Building is the nickname given to refer to the Nationale-Nederlanden building in downtown Prague, Czech Republic. Concert Hall, Tenerife, Spain has the highest roof up to 50m. The Guggenheim Bilbao Museum is a museum of modern and contemporary art designed by Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry. As part of the Rezydent shopping mall, the Krzywy Domek (Crooked House) in Sopot, Poland, is designed with curving curves. Weisman Museum of Art, Minneapolis, USA looks like a fortress of steel. Strange upside-down building in WonderWorks, Tennessee, USA. Marta Herford Museum, Herford, Germany looks like a soft sculpture. Theater The Richard B. Fisher, New York, USA has impressive exterior architecture with silver wavy lines, in harmony with the natural green outside space. Biomuseo, Panama designed by KTSFrank Gehry, built on an area of ​​4000 square meters, the museum includes 8 galleries. “The Great Elephant” is a unique elephant mobile building in Nantes city (France). With its robot-like structure, the building can accommodate up to 50 people.

1. The hotel is built on an artificial island Burj Al Arab Hotel over 300m high is located on an artificial island and is connected to the mainland by a private bridge. The Burj Al Arab hotel is in the shape of a ship’s sail. There are 230 concrete columns of 40 meters in length, which are built deep into the sea floor to serve as a foundation for the hotel. 2. Guests will be brought to the hotel by private car or helicopter Burj Al Arab has 2 types of transportation to bring guests staying to the hotel. You will be picked up by a white Rolls Royce with your own chauffeur at the airport. If not, you can ask the hotel to pick you up by helicopter. 3. The hotel furniture is made of gold and marble The hotel’s floors and walls are made of special Statuario marble – the marble that Michelangelo used to create the statue of David. Everything inside the hotel is “covered” in 24-carat gold, including decorations, furniture, and TV – even the mirrors and art frames are inlaid with gold. Plus, one of the restaurants in the hotel has the largest Swarovski crystal ceiling that symbolizes the Milky Way. 4. Spacious hotel room Burj Al Arab has a total of 202 bedrooms, each with 2 floors and some rooms have panoramic sea views. The smallest suite room is about the size of a 170 square meter 4-bedroom house, while the giant Royal Suite covers the entire floor and is fitted with a private elevator. Some rooms also have their own cinema, 2 bars and a huge library! 5. Each visitor will have a private butler After you complete check-in, Burj Al Arab will provide you with an exclusive butler. The butler will take you to the room and show you around. If you want, the butler will take your belongings after you arrive and repack them when you are about to leave. The staff-to-guest ratio of Burj Al Arab is 6: 1, so you’ll never be left out. There’s a butler who gives you sunglasses, a butler who mistes you to refresh yourself on the beach and a butler makes you a candlelit bubble bath. There is also a pet butler who will take care of your pet as you relax in the pool or spa. 6. Room interior is comfortable and luxurious The hotel bedroom furniture is inspired by lavish and colorful Dubai culture. A golden chandelier hangs in the hallway, and King-sized beds are covered with the finest quality Egyptian cotton. All custom made rugs from South Africa and India and locally carved wooden doors. The bathroom is decorated with beautiful mosaics and paintings, with giant hot tubs and showers. There’s also a private lounge for dining, and an office if you need to work has a gold-plated Macbook or iPad. 7. The suites are equipped with the latest technology Here, the magic happens with the push of a button. The swivel bed will rotate to any position you like, and you can use the remote control to hide the TV screen from the table or wall. The remote also controls doors, pulls curtains or adjusts room lighting, and it keeps you in touch with the butler if you need anything. 8. There are many services In addition, the hotel features a variety of swimming pools (both indoor and outdoor), 9 restaurants and bars, a water park, Talise Spa offers vast ocean views and a private beach for guests. You can also ask the hotel to prepare a romantic night in the swimming pool. Hotel staff will drop candles and rose petals in the pool. 9. The restaurant under the ocean Burj Al Arab has an ocean restaurant called Al Mahara, which means “oyster shell”. The entrance to the restaurant is a yellow domed hallway that resembles a submarine. In the center is a huge fish tank filled with colorful corals and exotic fish, including sharks. 10. Bed linen is made of the finest and rarest materials The bed linen in every bedroom of the hotel is made from the rarest feather blanket in the world. The feathers are collected in natural velvet duck nests in Iceland. The mother duck will pull out the softest feathers on her chest to line the nest and keep the eggs warm. Only 2,000 kg of velvet duck feathers are harvested each year. And if you want a more sophisticated bed set, the hotel will provide 17 custom pillows to choose from. 11. Each room has a fragrance collection Each room of the Burj Al Arab hotel has a Hermès toiletries suit consisting of 14 different dishes, mainly perfumes. And you can even take them home if you like.

Illustration. It was the most famous pirate ship of the Caribbean and the Atlantic in the late 1600s. With large mooring beams, it was very flexible with different wind directions. The length of the vessel ranges from 10-20m and the maximum speed can reach 10 knots. The ship can accommodate 20-70 people and 15 cannons. The hull is also very easy to move when struck by lightning or when attacked by rival ships. Moreover, the vessel’s width of only 3m makes it possible to quickly shelter safely in narrow slots. Schooner This two-masted ship is also very popular with pirates of the Caribbean and the Atlantic. The train is fast, has good maneuverability and is equipped with up to 12 cannons. The capacity of the ship is up to 75-100 people and the width is only about 2m, making shelter quite convenient, although it cannot carry much wealth or treasure. Brigantine Mediterranean pirates often use this type of two-masted ship because it can fight in low wind conditions. The sails of the ship can maneuver in many positions suitable for maneuvering and combat. The Brigantine is longer and has a larger mass than other ships, so it is preferred for use in prolonged battles. The vessel is about 30-35m in length, 8-10m in width and 3-6m in height. Galley It was the favorite vehicle of the Barbary pirates of the Mediterranean in the 1500s. The power of the ship came from 30 oars operated by sailors. The sails serve only as extra thrust for the ship. There are only a number of cannons on board for combat with more than 100 pirates. Junk Junk has been used by Eastern pirates for centuries. With sturdy masts, adjustable rudders, the ship is 15-30m long and can hold a lot of cannonballs. This is said to be a preeminent ship “invincible” created by the Chinese who can overcome extreme weather conditions at sea while ensuring safety for people on board. Captain Blackbeard and huge treasure The treasure was unearthed off the coast of Beaufort Captain Edward Teach, also known as Blackbeard, captured a French slave ship called Concorde in 1717 and formed his own pirate squad. His pirate team became the most powerful team in American pirate history. In May 1718, Blackbeard attacked the port of Charleston and captured five cargo ships. After that, he unexpectedly killed nearly half of his crew to capture the wealth at Topsail. Due to the ship’s serious damage, Blackbeard eventually abandoned the Concorde and looked for another ship. By 1997, archaeologists found off the coast of Beaufort, Northern California the wreck of the ship and the entire giant treasure of Blackbeard on the deep sea floor. This treasure was then given to the state of North Carolina and was named the largest treasure of the 20th century. Captain Kidd and the ship Adventure Galley Adventure Galley ship model Captain William Kid, who was a Scottish sailor, was given command of the Adventure Galley by New York Admiral Robert Livingston to fight against British pirates along the East India Sea and collect property. and pirate treasure for the US government. The 287-ton Adventure Galley, containing 34 cannons and 23 oars, is a state-of-the-art ship that can fight in quiet conditions. The ship set sail with pride in the hope of being unbeaten, but Kidd realized that facing the pirates was harder than he thought, he decided to return all the investments of the US government and turn around … attack allied ships. In 1698, Kidd abandoned the Galley due to heavy damage at Madagasca. He still begged for forgiveness from Livingston but when he returned to London, Kidd was put on trial and charged with piracy. He was executed in 1701. Bartholomew Roberts and the Royal Fortune fleet The last famous captain mentioned is Captain Black Bart and the Royal Fortune fleet. The first ship captured by Bart was a French brigantine ship in 1720. He armed it with 26 cannons and brought it to the Caribbean. Shortly thereafter, he continued to capture a British warship for the Martinique government and renamed it the second Royal Fortune, choosing it as the pioneer ship for his fleet. Arriving in West Africa, Bart won the Onslow and continued to add to the 3rd member Royal Fortune. A total of more than 400 ships off West Africa, Canada and the Caribbean were captured by Bart between 1719 and five. 1722. It was not until February 10, 1722, that Bart’s last ship was sunk by the British warship HMS Swallow. Black Bart is known as the most pompous and successful pirate in the golden era of pirate “profession”.

But lotus has not come yet Outside the door frame A heavenly sky with March. *** Single pomegranate blooms hastily in front of the porch A red dot like just ripe love Who knit Lady Bang’s shirt For winter to be paused Just a little Sweet enough to be cold. *** My mother sat and prayed for the pond How familiar it sounded so loud I love past March days ago Thin tuber potato slices of cassava instead of rice. *** My sister now dressed better Sparkling eyes, radiant smile You are not like the old buffalo cutting grass The first is a muddy foot in the afternoon sun. *** Mother happy excess white rice in March Girls’ rice is fragrant Mom made the cake float Mom makes a cake Respectfully dedicate to the ancestors. *** The older the name can not be called Raised sails young boys Even if you go in all directions I still want to be like a childhood Back home with mom Sweeping into the kitchen smoke in March. Comment by Dr. Nguyen Thanh Tam Nguyen Thi Dao Tinh’s poem is entwined and close as a familiar memory from May in her mother’s house. March reminds me of the grief. Love is just ripe, a little cold sweet, the child’s eyes sparkle, the scent of rice, the more girls and the old ones raise their children … a moment of coming back to play with in the last season outside the door frame. The young man sails will go away, but perhaps in the tension of the new wind, the old loves still ceaselessly comforting, nurturing, the Four poems formed in the moment we realize a nostalgia in the spring and summer sky. tenderness. March song beckoning me back.

At the foot of the Pacific Palisades mountain of the beautiful city of Los Angeles, the 500-square-meter villa is a place famous for its luxury and luxury, designed by a team of famous architects, ShubinDonaldson. The apartment overlooks the Santa Monica mountains in the distance. The large window filled with sunlight shines out for a breathtaking view. Panoramic view of the villa from above. The giant shutters of the mansion, when opened, look like large sails about to plunge into the wind. Modern chandeliers, large, but still crept in the living room enough to see how large the villa is. Minimalistic living room interior with basic tones with different shades of brown, black, gray … exudes sophistication and elegance. The architect arranged a small mezzanine located on the second floor overlooking the luxurious living room. The glass railing welcomes the bright sunlight. The dark colors placed on the stairs make the house not empty. The villa has both an indoor swimming pool, reflecting the silhouette of the stairs and front shutters. The wooden shelf looks like a work of art. Minimalistic living room with large monolithic wooden table. Wooden stairs elaborate every detail. Minimalistic bedroom, exuding elegance and cozy. Relaxing space in the house. Outdoor pool. The house is sparkling at night./.

The fate of Captain Briggs and his family and the crew of the Mary Celeste ship is still an unanswered question. Artwork: Vessel Finder.

Journey from New York (USA), to Genoa (Italy) is a relatively short journey, but Briggs has good reason to be cautious. Not only did he use his savings to buy a ship, but his wife, Sarah, and 2-year-old daughter, Sophia, followed Briggs during the trip.

On November 3, 1872, Briggs sent a letter to his mother in Marion, Massachusetts. “Our ship is beautifully decorated,” he wrote. “I hope we will have a good journey.” Four days later, he and his crew and family set out. But they never returned.

Eight days after the Mary Celeste ship left New York Harbor, the escort ship Dei Gratia of Canada set sail on the same voyage to Genoa. The trip was not special until the afternoon of December 4, when the crew saw a ship drifting between the Azores archipelago and the Portuguese coast in the North Atlantic. After signaling to the Mary Celeste but received no response, Captain David Morehouse sent three people to inspect. They see the scene like in a ghost story.

The ship was not silhouetted. The rudder rotates indefinitely on the empty deck. One sail was damaged while the other sails were out of shape. The only lifeboat is gone and one of the ship’s pumps has been disassembled. Except for a few damaged boxes, the cargo on board was intact. The hull was about a meter in depth, not to worry. The warehouse is fully stocked to last up to 6 months. The crew left their cigarettes and pipes behind. In the captain’s room, everything remains in place.

The last entry of the log was dated November 24 with common information, but the location of the Mary Celeste was about 400 nautical miles west of where the Dei Gratia discovered it. There is no explanation as to why Captain Briggs left the ship in the middle of the ocean and how it could travel so far with just one sail. Captain Morehouse decided to bring the Mary Celeste to the port of Gibraltar. Under the maritime law, he is entitled to a share of the total value of the ship and the amount of cargo it carries. This is a decision he and the crew will later regret.

The hearing to determine the fate of the derelict ship was conducted by Attorney General Gibraltar Frederick Solly-Flood. He believes that a serious crime took place under the influence of alcohol, despite the fact that the cargo that the Mary Celeste was carrying was mainly toxic industrial alcohol.

The Flood hypothesis was that the crew destroyed and killed the captain and his family in a drunken stupor. In order to conceal their crimes, they damaged the bow of the ship to look like it had collided, then left on the lifeboat with most of the captain’s navigation and papers.

Morehouse and the crew of the ship Dei Gratia were also questioned by Flood. According to him, they lied about where the Mary Celeste was found and falsified the ship’s log. Although Flood’s hypotheses were later disproved, doubts remained with Captain Moorehouse and his crew for the remainder of his career.

For more than a century, countless theories about the disappearance of the family of Captain Briggs and the crew of the ship Mary Celeste have been put forward, whether they were attacked by pirates, hit by giant killer squids or even is being kidnapped by aliens.

More plausibly, the damaged barrels in the ship’s bunker sparked speculation that a concussion caused the leak of flammable alcohol vapors. An explosion could panic Captain Briggs and order the ship to abandon the ship too soon. However, if so, the Dei Gratia’s crew must smell strange when boarding or detect signs of fire.

Up to now, questions about the whereabouts of 10 people aboard the Mary Celeste that disappeared in the North Atlantic between November 24 and December 4, 1872 have not been answered. The available data is so meager and the possibilities are almost limitless.

The fate of the Mary Celeste ship, though, is clear. In January 1885, it was sunk on a reef off the coast of Haiti. The ship’s captain, Gilman C. Parker, conspired with a group of Boston shippers to cheat insurance money. The ghost ship will never set sail again.