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The incredible journey of Destiny

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A Canadian couple embarks on a journey to the Bahamas aboard a 44-foot ketch named the Destiny. Harsh weather conditions forced the couple to abandon their ship, which was eventually recovered by two commercial fishermen. The couple paid the fishermen a $14,000 salvage fee for the boat.

Author: Switzer, Murray, Switzer, Hazel
Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1995

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Over the sea to Skye

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Wallace Clark organized a project to build a replica of an undecked galley or birlinn, based on computer analysis of 16th-century carvings. The galley made a voyage from Ireland to Scotland, powered by both sail and oars.

Author: Clark, Miles
Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1993

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Storm of the century - one hammered anchorage

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A deadly storm hit Florida and the Bahamas in spring of 1993, with winds up to 70 mph, torrents of rain and terrifying winds. Some boaters who survived the storm describe their experiences.

Author: Jones, Valerie
Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1993
Florida, Natural disasters

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Subjects list: Personal narratives, Boats and boating, Boating, Boats
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