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Disaster Favours the Daring: Shipwreck at Honda Point

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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Navigating the High Seas: A Naval Exercise Under Pressure

This chapter highlights Captain Donald Hunter's leadership during a pivotal 1923 naval exercise, emphasizing his navigational expertise amidst rigorous challenges. The story unfolds as a squadron of 14 destroyers maneuvers through perilous waters, testing their discipline and skill under intense pressure.

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