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[[Poon Lim]] (1904–1984) was a Chinese-British sailor and survival expert best known for enduring 153 days adrift in the Atlantic Ocean after a shipwreck in 1942. His survival story, which included constructing a raft from debris and catching fish with his hands, became a subject of fascination and study in maritime survival literature. |
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Born in 1904 in Guangdong, China, [[Poon Lim]] immigrated to the United Kingdom as a young man. He worked as a seaman and later joined the British Merchant Navy. His career brought him into contact with various parts of the world, but it was his ordeal in 1942 that would define his legacy. |
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On 23 May 1942, [[Poon Lim]] was among the crew of the SS *Mendi*, which was torpedoed by a German U-boat during World War II. After the ship sank, he spent 153 days adrift on a raft made from lifeboat parts and debris. During this time, he survived by catching fish with his hands, drinking rainwater, and rationing food. His story was documented in a series of letters he wrote to his wife, which were later published as *The 153 Days of [[Poon Lim]]*. |
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Rescued on 15 October 1942, [[Poon Lim]] became a symbol of human endurance and resilience. His survival techniques were studied by the Royal Navy and later featured in books and documentaries. He continued to work as a sailor and later gave lectures on survival at sea. |
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Latest revision as of 01:00, 25 October 2026
Poon Lim (1904–1984) was a Chinese-British sailor and survival expert best known for enduring 153 days adrift in the Atlantic Ocean after a shipwreck in 1942. His survival story, which included constructing a raft from debris and catching fish with his hands, became a subject of fascination and study in maritime survival literature.
Early Life and Career
Born in 1904 in Guangdong, China, Poon Lim immigrated to the United Kingdom as a young man. He worked as a seaman and later joined the British Merchant Navy. His career brought him into contact with various parts of the world, but it was his ordeal in 1942 that would define his legacy.
Survival at Sea
On 23 May 1942, Poon Lim was among the crew of the SS *Mendi*, which was torpedoed by a German U-boat during World War II. After the ship sank, he spent 153 days adrift on a raft made from lifeboat parts and debris. During this time, he survived by catching fish with his hands, drinking rainwater, and rationing food. His story was documented in a series of letters he wrote to his wife, which were later published as *The 153 Days of Poon Lim*.
Aftermath and Legacy
Rescued on 15 October 1942, Poon Lim became a symbol of human endurance and resilience. His survival techniques were studied by the Royal Navy and later featured in books and documentaries. He continued to work as a sailor and later gave lectures on survival at sea.
For further reading: - Wikipedia entry on Poon Lim
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