It might surprise you to know that the last commercial venture of significant size to employ sail was a Finnish company. We have therefore been able to access a veritable treasure trove of documentary evidence and expertise. The sea, the ships and life on board are all presented from the sailor's point of view. The program consists of dramatised stories told by these men, and users experience both the good and bad moments of life at sea. Follow a voyage right round the world or simply search for acts using the index.
More detailed stories are in the form of diary entries or letters.