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Jan 2025
1h 44m

Episode 606: The Tragedy of the Batavia ...

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The nautical tale of the Batavia continues this week as the boys follow the path of the Dutch merchant ship's treacherous maiden voyage along the southern tip of Africa, where after enduring harsh conditions, lack of food, the spread of disease, and a brewing mutiny, one missed turn would alter the fate of all passengers onboard. 
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