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I don't think that's true. So my Dad grew up in the 50s in Southend, UK, and I wouldn't have been surprised at all to hear a story about him stealing a boat wit
by mattmanser 5y ago
I don't think that's true. So my Dad grew up in the 50s in Southend, UK, and I wouldn't have been surprised at all to hear a story about him stealing a boat with his brothers for a joy ride.
And the oldest was 16, almost an adult and easily far past the age children are often taught to sail in the UK even today.
A year younger than when their rescuer originally ran away to sea at 17.
And they were clearly still a bunch of idealistic, uninformed, woefully unprepared children, not even taking a map or a compass. And bringing only fruit as victuals.