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Fadich worked the bilge pumps till he was “blue in the face” just to keep the vessel above water.

Before long, water filled the base of the boat, the bilge pump grinding in a constant whir as it tried to keep up.

In addition to the boat and a paddle, other basic essentials include a life jacket, whistle, manual bilge pump and spray skirt.

The bilge pumps were knocked out of operation when the transmission failed.

Sailors of yore sang to pass the time and to coordinate their efforts in hoisting sails and anchors, and manning the bilge pumps.