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Thirst Quenched by Salt Water Drenching Survives Castaway
Dr Hing advised Captain Kennedy that dipping clothes in salt water and applying them without wringing could quench thirst. Cast away, Kennedy persuaded crew to follow, saving many while four who drank salt water died. After washing clothes and baths, violent thirst eased and tongue cleared, a refreshing renewal noted. London bread largely from foreign wheat, seven eighths of supply.
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Captaiin Kennedy
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