steelkilt
The mutiny on the ship Town-Ho was led by a sailor named Steelkilt. He was a rebellious crew member who incited the other sailors to rise up against the ship's captain due to mistreatment and unjust punishment.
Polynesian sailors composed the crew of the Town-Ho.
Polynesian sailors composed the crew of the Town-Ho.
Ishmael tells the story of the Town-Ho to his shipmates aboard the Pequod. The story serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of mutiny and the consequences of challenging authority at sea.
Heave Ho
Land ho!
You get it from a person in pewter town.
Radney
Ming Admiral Cheng Ho led seven famous long distance sea expeditions. Between 1405 and 1433, his expeditions included hundreds of ships and thousands of sailors. Several of his expeditions traveled to the Red Sea and Zanzibar.
Ho Chi Minh
I believe it was Ho Chi Minh.
Yes, sailors historically used the phrase "Land ho!" as a call to announce the sighting of land. This expression was particularly common during the Age of Exploration when sailors were often at sea for long stretches. The phrase served as a signal to alert the crew and to mark the end of their voyage. While it might be somewhat romanticized in literature and film, it reflects actual maritime practices.