French Raft Cannibalism Tragedy

In 1816, 147 shipwrecked Frenchmen were stranded on a makeshift raft after their captain severed the tow rope. Within 3 days, they resorted to cannibalism, and only 15 survived to be rescued after 13 days. The aristocratic captain, who hadn't sailed in 20 years, was entirely responsible for this avoidable tragedy.

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