Nautical Folklore explains why sailors nail a horseshoe for good luck

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For hundreds of years, the horseshoe has been a powerful good luck charm and protective talisman- on land and sea. In order to safeguard a tall ship against lightning and evil spirits, a horseshoe was nailed on the ship's foremast. Captain Steve explains the origin in nautical folklore and how the terminology it is used today.

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