Jackspeak of the Royal Canadian Navy

Horse Latitudes

An area of variable and fickle winds in the region of the doldrums. Sailing ships which were becalmed here often had to throw live cargo such as livestock over the side to conserve water. The bloated carcasses sometimes floated for quite some time, and were often seen by other ships.

Added: 2014-11-01 Last modified: 2014-11-01