Adrift Seventy-Six Days Lost at Sea
Book • 1920
In this riveting tale of survival, Steven Callahan recounts his 76-day ordeal adrift in the Atlantic Ocean after his sailboat, the Napoleon Solo, was destroyed by an unknown object, possibly a whale.
Callahan had to abandon ship and survive in a small inflatable life raft.
He faced numerous challenges, including repairing broken equipment, catching fish and collecting rainwater, and dealing with physical and mental stress.
The book is a diary narrative that captures the intensity and terrifying awesomeness of his situation, highlighting his resourcefulness and the universals of human survival in extreme conditions.
Callahan had to abandon ship and survive in a small inflatable life raft.
He faced numerous challenges, including repairing broken equipment, catching fish and collecting rainwater, and dealing with physical and mental stress.
The book is a diary narrative that captures the intensity and terrifying awesomeness of his situation, highlighting his resourcefulness and the universals of human survival in extreme conditions.
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