The Royal Ark Mariner Degree is based on the story of Noah which closely parallels the story of creation: a cycle of creation, desolation, and re-creation, in which the Ark plays a pivotal role. The very significant symbol is far from being merely intended to remind us of the deliverance of Noah and his family, the progenitors of the whole existing human race, from the deluge which overwhelmed the old world, and swept away the workers of iniquity, but still more to suggest to our thoughts those