What are the most incredible lost at sea real life stories?

The story of the Donner Party has a lost - at - sea - like horror. Although they were on land, they were lost and stranded. They faced extreme cold and lack of food. Some of them had to eat the dead to survive. Another is the story of the Batavia. After the ship wrecked, there was mutiny and murder among the survivors who were lost on a remote island.

The story of Mahatma Gandhi is quite inspiring. He led India's non - violent resistance against British rule. His method of peaceful protest inspired many civil rights movements around the world.

One of the most incredible life stories is that of Helen Keller. She was blind and deaf but managed to learn to communicate and became an inspiration. Another is Nelson Mandela. He spent 27 years in prison yet came out to lead South Africa to a new era of equality and democracy. Also, Malala Yousafzai, who was shot by the Taliban for advocating girls' education and still continues to be a powerful voice for education rights around the world.

One famous lost at sea story is that of the Essex. A whaling ship that was attacked by a sperm whale in 1820. The crew was left adrift in the ocean. They faced starvation, dehydration, and had to resort to extreme measures to survive, like eating their dead crewmates. It was a harrowing experience that inspired the novel 'Moby - Dick'.

The story of Malala Yousafzai is very memorable. She fought for girls' education in Pakistan, even after being shot by the Taliban. Her courage and determination are incredible.

The story of the Flying Dutchman is very well - known. It's said to be a ghost ship doomed to sail the seas forever. Legend has it that the captain of the ship, Hendrick van der Decken, swore an oath to round Cape of Good Hope during a storm and was then cursed. Sailors claim to have seen this spectral ship over the years, which is a really spooky idea of being lost in a never - ending voyage at sea.

The story of the Donner Party at sea. They were on a ship that got lost. Supplies ran out quickly. People started to panic. The desperation led to some unthinkable acts just to stay alive.

One similarity is the isolation. In the movie 'All Is Lost' and in real - life sea survival stories, the survivors are often alone with no immediate help available. They have to rely on themselves and whatever resources they have on the boat. Another similarity is the role of nature. In both, the power of the sea, the wind, and the weather can be either a small nuisance or a major threat that can determine life or death.

Another possible source of such stories could be the discovery of prehistoric marine fossils. Some fossils of ancient sea creatures might have had strange - looking appendages that, when seen by people not well - versed in paleontology, could be imagined as parts of a hand sea monster. But in truth, these are just remnants of long - extinct species that are not at all like the monsters in the stories.

One story I know is about a little girl who was lost in a forest. She was crying and scared. Then, she saw a beautiful woman with wings. The woman led her out of the forest. It was quick and simple, but the girl was certain it was an angel. It was like a miracle for her family when she was found safe.