Flying Dutchman

noun

1. a legendary Dutch ghost ship supposed to be seen at sea, especially near the Cape of Good Hope.
2. the captain of this ship, supposed to have been condemned to sail the sea, beating against the wind, until the Day of Judgment.

Flying Dutchman

noun

1. legend
   1. a phantom ship sighted in bad weather, esp off the Cape of Good Hope
   2. the captain of this ship
2. a type of dinghy, designed to be crewed by two people

Example Sentences

His private carriage was a long open vehicle which he called “The Flying Dutchman.”

From Project Gutenberg

In sea superstitions the apparition of his ship is sometimes confused with that of the Flying Dutchman.

From Project Gutenberg

The simple, terrible old legend of the Flying Dutchman had in it no elements of drama.

From Project Gutenberg

Then the sky darkens, the Flying Dutchman comes in, and the storm music rages once more.

From Project Gutenberg

"Blessed, if I don't think she's the Flying Dutchman," said one blue jacket to another.

From Project Gutenberg