Maralyn Bailey

Maralyn Bailey

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Maralyn Bailey is known for her extraordinary survival story alongside her husband, Maurice, after they spent 118 days adrift on a life raft in the Pacific Ocean following their boat's sinking in 1973. Their ordeal, which began after their vessel was struck by a whale, showcased Maralyn's resourcefulness as she crafted fishing lines from makeshift materials and created games to maintain their spirits during their harrowing journey.

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Maralyn Bailey maintained an irrational optimism even as her husband succumbed to despair and starvation.

Love a good shipwreck tale? Welcome to the ‘sad boat’ book club
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-01-31
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Maralyn Bailey survived for 118 days at sea after her boat sank.

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BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-06
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