
DANGER: Rocks Ahead!
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
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Shipwrecks and Navigation Nightmares
This chapter explores the harrowing maritime history of the Isles of Scilly, focusing on the tragic shipwrecks of 1707 and the near-disaster involving the Torrey Canyon in 1967. It illustrates the critical importance of adhering to navigational guidelines and the dire consequences that arise from their neglect.
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