Terry Duperrault Fassbender

Terry Duperrault Fassbender is a survivor of a tragic maritime event that occurred in 1961, when her family was murdered at sea while on a chartered sailing trip in the Bahamas. At just 11 years old, she managed to escape the horrific ordeal by jumping overboard and drifting alone on a cork float for 3.5 days, ultimately being rescued by the crew of the freighter Captain Theo. Her story of survival and resilience has been documented in her memoir, 'Alone: Orphaned on the Ocean', which recounts her harrowing experiences and the events leading to her family's demise.