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HMS Wager: Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder

Dan Snow's History Hit

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Mutiny and Survival on a Leaky Warship

The chapter narrates the harrowing journey of Bunkley and his crew on a patched-together open boat after a mutiny on a leaky warship. Bunkley lays down strict rules to combat theft and violence, leading to the abandonment of men on desolate shores. The grueling voyage sees numerous deaths, challenges to leadership, and desperate conditions ultimately resulting in a small fraction of the initial crew surviving.

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