Question

Why did the mariners hail the arrival of the albatross?

Answer 1

Because when he came wind started blowing and he locked like Christian cross

Answer 2

In The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, the albatross is called the Christian soul. It was hailed in God's name because it appeared out of nowhere. It seemed like a saviour to the mariners. After the arrival of the albatross, the icebergs started to cracking, making way for the ship to move forward.