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Re:311 years ago, Alexander Selkirk was rescued on a desert ... by monoideism on Saturday February 01, 2020 @11:52PM (#22215208)
Well, it's a historical fact that the ship sank soon afterwards.
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Re:311 years ago, Alexander Selkirk was rescued on a desert ... by alasdair_ on Sunday February 02, 2020 @03:31AM (#22215880)
After which, the “survivor” can claim anything he wishes without dispute.
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Re:311 years ago, Alexander Selkirk was rescued on a desert ... by Supermancho on Sunday February 02, 2020 @06:12AM (#22216410)
Some of the crew also survived, as you might see in the rest of the comments.
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Re:311 years ago, Alexander Selkirk was rescued on a desert ... by monoideism on Sunday February 02, 2020 @09:41AM (#22217098)
As others have responded, there were survivors who testified at a trial regarding the boat (probably insurance).
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