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Arctic voyage mishap recall by stranded crew and wrecked ship
A distorted report describes a voyage from Point Barrow toward the Arctic where the schooner Polar Gear and its crew faced severe trials. Provisions dwindled as supplies failed, the ship became disabled, and a party attempted to endure the siege while plans to retreat fell apart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ata Arclic
Point Borcit
Ixperturtea
Jon Heard
Samuel Mitter
Wile
Duertras Lackwoni
Bo Draper
Polar Gear Mara
Wimler
Arete
Covefort
Dolieré
Polit
Tive Chiomoloyints
Weeeky
Josept Dire
Peet W
Ryodkis
W. Ee Ehudson
Ike
Mistay
Ani Sitvien