The Steven Callahan Story: 76 Days Lost at Sea

Inspired by our book recommendation, Life of Pi by Yann Martel, we are exploring the very real survival story of Steven Callahan, who, through a series of unfortunate events and immense survival skills, survived 76 days lost at sea.

Book Link-

https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/life-of-pi-by-yann-martel/246634/?resultid=b0ef5ada-4698-4579-8981-c45cec1c5813#edition=2348691&idiq=1470226

Sources-

• Adrift, 76 Days Lost at Sea. by Steven Callahan. First Mariner Books Edition,

2002.

• https://www.sailingeurope.com/blog/survival-at-sea-the-thrilling-story-of-steve-

callahan

• https://www.npr.org/2013/02/24/172632549/real-life-shipwreck-survivor-helped-

life-of-pi-get-lost-at-sea

• https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-

archive/2012/december/behind-the-scenes-with-the-original-pi

• https://youtu.be/uUyt_iW9dVk?si=3QXM1nJIWnkxgmFf (I Shouldn’t be Alive

episode)

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Callahan

• https://edition.cnn.com/2002/WORLD/sailing/04/22/clam.ppl/index.html