2006-11-27 21:47:13 · 4 answers · asked by morbidsmindtrip 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
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"); 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.
The story's reputation has been widespread among sailors since its popularization, and nautical traditions have been created around Davy Jones. He is also very popular in the broader culture.
2006-11-27 23:56:21 · answer #1 · answered by Basement Bob 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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.
2006-11-28 05:49:08 · answer #2 · answered by epbr123 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
never heard it being called that before
2006-11-28 05:50:56 · answer #3 · answered by JJ 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davy_Jones'_Locker
There you go
2006-11-28 05:49:59 · answer #4 · answered by mand 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋