What I survived

The Robertson Family - 38 days at Sea P2

February 17, 2026·27 min·5-min readnarrativedocumentary
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The episode recounts the harrowing true story of the Robertson family, a British family with no sailing experience who embarked on a round-the-world voyage in the 1970s, only to be attacked by orcas in the Pacific Ocean, leaving them stranded and fighting for survival. Their journey, init

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Dougal RobertsonLinda RobertsonDouglas RobertsonSandy Robertson

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BBC

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Lisette

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Long Form JournalismTrue Crime

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