What a terrible voyage for the sailors. You've provided some interesting facts about the effects on the body of dehydration throughout the story, @rayt2, along with palpable drama and despair. The story arc, ending with the men choosing to save the lives of their fellow sailors, vs. grabbing for gold, is well done.

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