A British sailor who survived 118 days adrift at sea with her husband, whose leadership and emotional strength were pivotal to their survival.

A British printer and sailor who, alongside his wife Maralyn, co-authored the memoir of their survival ordeal, portraying his transformation from self-reliant ideals to acceptance of interdependence.

The captain of the Korean fishing vessel Wolmi 306, who rescued the Baileys and is noted for his humane and methodical care during the rescue operation.

A British cruising sailor and author whose guides influenced the Baileys' seamanship, embodying an ideal of self-reliance that is challenged in the book.

A British couple and friends of the Baileys who played a crucial role in the preparation and maintenance of the Baileys’ yacht, illustrating the importance of community in their voyaging life.

A Spanish explorer and modern-day curator of survival stories, who captured valuable late-life interviews with Maurice Bailey and preserved Maralyn’s diary materials.