When people picture historic maritime rescues, they often imagine a scene of cinematic adventure. We picture massive, state-of-the-art metal cutters slicing through towering ocean swells, modern radar systems tracking storm paths with mathematical precision, and rescue teams outfitted in high-tech flotation gear working with the latest communication tools. Traditional accounts of seafaring history have often emphasised industrial might and mechanical power. The common belief is that early lifesavers stood little chance against a furious hurricane unless they had complex, heavy equipment and massive structural support from the mainland.
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