Maurice Bailey
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Maurice Bailey is a British adventurer who, alongside his wife Maralyn, survived an incredible 118 days at sea after their boat was sunk by a whale in 1973. Their remarkable tale of survival and partnership amidst dire circumstances has captured the attention of readers and was recently highlighted in Sophie Elmhirst's award-winning book.
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Maurice Bailey abandoned their bland suburban existence to sail around the world with his wife.
Love a good shipwreck tale? Welcome to the ‘sad boat’ book clubThe Globe and Mail·
Canada· 2026-01-31
Canada· 2026-01-31
Maurice Bailey, along with his wife Maralyn, spent four months adrift on a life raft.
Real-life shipwreck story by Sophie Elmhirst wins top prize at Nero Book AwardsBBC·
United Kingdom· 2025-03-06
United Kingdom· 2025-03-06
