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Hold Fast! 8. Our duty is done

15 people, 188 days at sea, one extraordinary voyage: Hold Fast! is the epic story of how sailing ship Avontuur and its crew were locked out at sea during the Covid-19 pandemic.

As the Avontuur draws closer to Hamburg and its final port of call, the crew begin to reflect on what they鈥檝e been through and what awaits them in their lives back on land.

Narrated by Siobh谩n McSweeney
Produced by Christina Hardinge
Sound and music by No茅mie Ducimeti猫re
Narration written by Laura Thomas
Artwork by Joe Magee
For Lives Less Ordinary, the series producer is Laura Thomas and editor, Munazza Khan.

Lives Less Ordinary is a podcast from the 麻豆社 World Service that brings you the most incredible true stories from around the world. Each episode a guest shares their most dramatic, moving, personal story. Listen for unbelievable twists, mysteries uncovered, and inspiring journeys - spanning the entire human experience. Step into someone else鈥檚 life and expect the unexpected.

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