Guia de Paraty

Voices from the Sea (The Ghost Canoe)

Fishermen who go out fishing at night on Araújo Island report hearing, coming from the sea, conversations in a language that no one recognizes. Suddenly a huge canoe appears with 30 people paddling in unison, singing and talking. As they approach, the canoe and paddlers disappear without leaving a trace or disturbance in the waters.

Category
Maritime Folklore / Appearance
Location
Araújo Island Region; Paraty Bay
  • Ghost rowers
  • Diffusion: High (fishermen)

The legend

Fishermen who go out fishing at night on Araújo Island report hearing, coming from the sea, conversations in a language that no one recognizes. Suddenly a huge canoe appears with 30 people paddling in unison, singing and talking. As they approach, the canoe and paddlers disappear without leaving a trace or disturbance in the waters.

Character

Ghost rowers

Location

Araújo Island Region; Paraty Bay

Observations and sources

Living legend, still reported by local fishermen. It may have indigenous (Guaianase people who used the bay) or African origins. Registered at Comunidadesdeparaty.blogspot.com

Nearby places

Distance is approximate and measured in a straight line.

Pindorama

Restaurants

Brazilian Signature Gastronomy

1.7 km

Approximate location