> I find it hard to believe that they just got on boats heading east deep into the largest ocean on the planet hoping that they would find an island? Consideri

> I find it hard to believe that they just got on boats heading east deep into the largest ocean on the planet hoping that they would find an island? Considering the historic transgressions of humans done unto other humans, I find it rather easy to envision situations where escaping by boat into the unknown is the most attractive option.