Noah’s Ark. It’s safe to say that everyone over the age of six is familiar with the biblical story of Noah’s Ark. However, few people are aware of this description in the files of the Atlantic Mutual Insurance Company, which has one of the world’s larg- est archives on marine disasters: Noah’s Ark. Built in 2448 b.c. Gopher wood pitched within and without. Length, 300 cubits; width, 50 cubits; height, 30 cubits. Three decks. Cattle carrier. Owner: Noah and Sons. Last reported stranded Mount Ararat. |