The real story of 'Albatross.'
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The sinking of the Albatross in May 1960 made the news and was turned into a 1996 film 'White Squall.' The real story was the eight months that the boat cruised prior to its sinking, as it carried teenage boys who were schooled aboard the ship.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 2001
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One tough gringo
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Sixty-eight-year-old William Forrest swam nine miles to a deserted beach after falling overboard off Costa Rica. He managed to swim down the coast to a research camp, but received little help from the US or Costa Rican bureaucracy.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1993
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For a want of a nail, a kingdom is lost
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A boater's account of his attempt to circumnavigate the world together with his wife is narrated. The attempt failed after strong winds knocked down the boat to its side.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1997
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