Were Drifting for Six Months

This plicture was taken from the Chilean frigate which, in late May, took in tow the bamboo raft "Tahiti Nui". (See page 103). Captain Eric de Bischop and four companions set out from Papeete, Tahiti, in November, 1956, to try to drift to South America. Within 400 miles of their goal they were caught in violent storms. The raft sank after it was taken in tow. The picture shows the raft and four of the crew shortly before they had to abandon ship.