At the beginning of fall 1973, newspapers were exploding with shocking articles: a family with 4 kids was found in the middle of the Pacific Ocean after more than five weeks of desperate survival. The dream of a lifetime turned into a nightmare when a group of whales sank the family’s ship. It sounds like a hoax, but this story is far too real. 

Dougal and Lyn lived in Meadows Farm in Staffordshire. Unfortunately, the farm wasn’t profitable at all. They had four kids and couldn’t even afford to put new shoes on their feet. Dougal didn’t see a way to make things any better for his loved ones. But one day, one of his younger sons asked him why can’t they go on a journey around the world. It seemed like this question was the only excuse Dougal Robertson ever needed...  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices