Sailors fight for survival after 'real-life Moby Dick' sinks their yacht in remote Pacific Ocean

Four sailors endured an 18-hour battle for survival in the remote South Pacific after a sperm whale struck their yacht, splitting the hull and sending the vessel plunging to the ocean floor.The crew of the 52-foot Tai Tam recounted their harrowing weekend ordeal, describing a collision with a pod of whales some 250 nautical miles north of Norfolk Island, a tiny territory which lies halfway between Australia and New Zealand.Australian national Jemma Cooper was at the helm when the animal hit."There was sort of a loud thud. The whole boat was pushed sideways," she said, explaining she was flung from the steering wheel by the impact. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say She wasn't sure what had happened at first - but she spotted a brownish...

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