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WHEN SAIL WAS THE PRIMARY MEANS OF LOCOMOTION ON
THE GREAT LAKES, IT WAS CUSTOMARY, WHEN BUILDING A
VESSEL, TO PUT A SILVER DOLLAR UNDER THE MAIN MAST
WHEN IT WAS STEPPED. THIS WAS SUPPOSED TO INSURE
GOOD LUCK, ESPECIALLY DURING STORMS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Good luck Money BELIEF -- Good luck Leaving Entering Returning home Travel BELIEF -- Control Prevention Provocation Protection P892.25 |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN