Wreck of US Air Force Veterans' Rowing Boat Found Off French Coast After Three Years
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The wreck of the US Air Force veterans' rowing boat, Woobie, which was abandoned during the 2022 Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge, has been found off the French coast after three years. Discovered by a commercial fishing vessel, the wreck has been towed to La Rochelle for eventual return to Alabama. The crew, who aimed to raise awareness for veteran mental health, abandoned the boat after it capsized and were rescued after 22 hours adrift.
Dec 31, 2025, 9:55 PM
