2007-01-30 09:59:47 · 22 answers · asked by pa9876 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
It means dying at sea. They used to throw bodies overboard in the old days and they called it Davy Jones locker.
2007-01-30 10:02:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
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 (word formerly used by pirates) 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 - as in, "Devil Jonah."
The 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. It is considered to be, even today, modern maritime vocabulary.
2007-01-30 18:04:18 · answer #2 · answered by Rawr 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Originaly Davy Jones (Daffid sp) was a Celtic sea god who was turned into a sea demon in Christian times and became a legend to scare sailors with... Davy Jones Locker in the bottom of the Ocean.
2007-01-30 18:09:55 · answer #3 · answered by Tirant 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe Davy Jones was a Buccaneer or Pirate,Probally a captain on the high seas that looted, robbed other vessels at sea.What we refer to as treasure chest are lockers,foot lockers.They were used to store things for shipping or just keep things in(such as gold dabloons,treasure,gems,called booty) Folklore says Davey Jones ship was sank,therefore sending his locker to the bottom of one of the 7 seas.Therefore Davy Jones Locker is the bottom of the &7seas.I hope this is the proper answer
2007-01-30 18:43:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is the term that is used for sailors thet have either done bod or have dide at sea. in thw ficitonal movie Pirates of the Caribbean it is a place where Davy Jones rules and sailors can serve for 100 years before the mast of Davy Jones ship before final judgement and the trumpets sound, =]]
2007-01-30 18:04:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Davvy Jone's Locker is the place where Davvy Jones puts the ppl who decide not to join his crue of doomed sailsmen, doomed to be a captive at see for 100 hundred yrs of servatude to the Captain Davvy Jones.
2007-01-30 18:30:40 · answer #6 · answered by Gabby 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
did u eva watch pirates 2? u should it sorta explains it. Anyway i think its a term to threaten sailors when the did something bad. I think they mention it in spongbob, cause my little bro runs around naked after he takes a shower sreaming the bathroom smells like dAvy Jones' locker and hes obsessed w/ spongbob. plus hes like in 7th grade or something.
2007-01-30 19:37:45 · answer #7 · answered by jamesinthepeach 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The bottom of the sea,
Davy Jones drowned and is still down there....
AArrrggh you scurvy dog....
2007-01-30 18:04:28 · answer #8 · answered by Yo Mum Mum 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the term is used for when sailors when to sea an died the women used to keep the lights on till they came home from sea
2007-01-30 18:04:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At the bottom of the Ocean
2007-02-02 23:11:30 · answer #10 · answered by remingtonclaire 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋