2006-09-25 08:40:42 · 19 answers · asked by Belfast Bap!! 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Davy Jones locker is an idiom for the bottom of the sea ; the resting place of drowned seamen. It is used as a euphemism for death at sea (e.g. to be "sent to Davy Jones' Locker")[1]; Davy Jones is a nickname (used primarily by sailors) for what would be the devil of the seas. The origins of the name are unclear, and many theories have been put forth, including incompetent sailors, a pub owner who kidnapped sailors, or that Davy Jones is another name for the devil.
2006-09-25 08:43:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The exact origin of "Davy Jones" is unclear, and many explanations have been proposed. David Jones was a pirate on the Indian Ocean in the 1630's, but most scholars agree that he was not famous enough to gain such lasting global fame. Sources have cited the British pub owner who is referenced in the 1594 song "Jones's Ale is Newe." He may be the same pub owner who supposedly threw drunken sailors into his ale locker and then dumped them onto any passing ship.
Others have suggested more supernatural meanings. Some believe the name came from Welsh sailors who would call upon Saint David for protection in times of mortal danger.
2006-09-25 08:44:52 · answer #2 · answered by BookLovr5 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No insult intended but isnt anyone teaching kids these days about things like this? Yes Davy Jones' Locker is the bottom of the sea.
2006-09-25 08:45:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Davy Jones' Locker is an idiom for the bottom of the sea — the resting place of drowned seamen. It is used as a euphemism for death at sea
2006-09-25 08:43:12 · answer #4 · answered by vorlon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are right it is to do with the sea ,sailors called the bottom of the sea this because if you died at sea you went down to davy jones locker and never came back up. basically the bottom of the sea hope this helps.
2006-09-25 09:14:19 · answer #5 · answered by tattiebogal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think sailors used the term to refer to the bottom of the ocean, the final resting place of sailors killed/drowned at sea. I don't think the origin of the name Davy Jones is known, but some have said it was the name of an actual sailor or another term for the devil.
2006-09-25 08:48:57 · answer #6 · answered by PAUL S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Davy Jone's Locker is an old pirate myth. Supposedley Davy Jones stored alot of treasure on an island off the Carribean, which in its time was a pirate haven. It was meant to hold, jewels and precious metals.
2006-09-25 08:45:28 · answer #7 · answered by Emma O 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is part of legends sailors tell about what happens to ships and crew when lost at sea. Tales that all that are lost stay in "Davy Jones' locker" a box, vault, etc at the bottom of the sea from which none return.
2006-09-25 08:44:29 · answer #8 · answered by roamin70 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Davy Jones' Locker is the bottom of the sea, it started when seamen died on board and were buried at sea (wrapped up and chucked in the sea!)
2006-09-25 08:49:15 · answer #9 · answered by Kirk_84 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Davey Jones Locker is the bottom of the sea, when a seaman is buried at sea etc, they always say, he in Davey Jones Locker, dont know why they call it that though
2006-09-25 08:45:35 · answer #10 · answered by jeff1961uk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋