Is it normal im scared of the sea and ships only when swimming

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I used to be a swim instructor. I've had a couple students with similar anxiety (though none who were specifically afraid of boats). One woman was afraid to look underwater with goggles because she was afraid of sharks, even in pools. Are you a strong swimmer? Either way, it might help if you can hire an instructor to give you a few private lessons to help with your anxiety. Swim instructors frequently have to help people with a range of water related phobias. There are also swimming and open water safety courses you can take. It might help with your anxiety if you know what to do in an emergency.

Oh, and I've taught people with all sorts of fears about water that have nothing to do with any particular past experience they've had. Brains are complicated, man.

Aquaphobia

Generally kids have this fear too.
Its just a matter of doing a little bit at a time, until you get use to it and the fear goes.
Going out into the big ocean then diving under water could be scary. Start small build from there.

Maybe something happened in your previous life.