I Watched My Shipmates Freeze To Death In Icy Water | Minutes With

[@ladbiblestories]

Thank you to Matt Lewis for taking part in this episode. Matt's book The Last Man Off is available to order here: amzn.eu/d/1Iub5FX

[@aitchie4532]

Thought this looked familiar. I was given "Last Man Off" soon after it was first published. Lewis goes into much more detail than in this episode. A really good and fascinating read. As a retired merchant navy seafarer (but never in a fishing vessel) I was appalled that a ship in that state of disrepair was allowed to go to sea. It was a floating coffin - a testament to placing profit over safety.

[@swibwi]

thought he had a tough time getting scorched by gordon ramsey about his organic grass fed elk claims , and now this ....

[@teamschmangled]

@@aitchie4532 thats South Africa in a nutshell right there unfortunately

[@EvanFilm]

The reason Canada is dying. Trudeau's dad sold off Petro Canada to a private company in the 70's. He also gave private banks control of our money printing.

[@paulhoffman778]

SEEING WATER COMING 💧 OUT OF THE DRAIN AND SPILLING WOULD SCARE THE HELL OUT OF ME!

[@Formulozza1]

Matt's ability to tell such a personal and moving story so eloquently is incredible and a real testament to human resilience. The detail around the naming of his daughter nearly made me cry, something that almost never happens! Thank you.

[@BeeHash]

It’s quite extraordinary isn’t it?

[@luciaconn6788]

he captured other's point of view, like the rescue ship, how grateful they were to find their efforts weren't in vain, kissing etc!

[@tinyrollingcamper]

Well said. My feeling exactly

[@JupiterCyclops-l5x]

Outstanding story teller & an incredible story to tell

[@wouterke9871]

It made me cry

[@Elizabeth.C.Holmes]

If u listen to his account with your eyes closed, it is as if u are there. Amazing account of a horrific experience. The fact that he looked for every person before leaving is human nature at its finest. Bravo.

[@ДушманКакдела]

Human nature is a fiction, he performed the actions he did because of his personal quality.

[@xJ4KEx]

I can picture it even with my eyes open.

[@user-zy9yg2eu5t]

I survived a shipwreck by using my massive knob as a life raft. I saved 8 other people

[@Deleted11100]

⁠@@user-zy9yg2eu5tI remember that. You’re a true hero for saving your Mam, Dad and Nana all at the same time mate x

[@mr.wilson7270]

@@user-zy9yg2eu5t 8 other men on your knob just floating in the deep blue? Some stories shouldn't be talked about

[@soup375]

When he described how quickly the rescue ship cut their lines and raced to their rescue gave me chills and made me tear up. Such a good example of humanity

[@Enhancedlies]

a truly brilliantly told story, and naming his daughter Camilla sent me over the edge, i won't lie. It's funny, but you always seem to have the most captivating interviews of remarkable people. 10/10

[@dome744]

He puts a whole movie in your head, just with his words. Ive never had that kind of goosebumbs all over my body in a very long time. The naming of his daughter was such a heartwarming part of this incredible story. Wish him all the best! Greetings from Germany 🙂

[@deveshpandey-uc2dd]

Roz socho naya naya baatein chodne me thodi kuch jata hain par khatam karo yaar

[@Dangler-ve1hb]

Wow... I come from a long line of fisherman and have family members who were lost at sea. This was an extremely powerful and touching story. Thanks to Matt for sharing his story. Absolutely in awe of human resilience and what some people do in the face of extreme danger to help their fellow man. Rest in peace to all those lost at sea.

[@ryanmullins2103]

So sorry for your loss. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@CrankyLawyer]

Wow that's fascinating. As far back as you know, what did your ancestors fish and where? And would you happen to know what I could type to get an example of the lifeboat he was describing?

[@TrobarClus]

I can't imagine the helplessness & isolation one would feel in an event like this when/if a moment to grasp the scale of this situation was allowed. To be able to speak about an experience this chaotic & tragic is remarkable. Praying for those who didn't make it & for those who did. 114😊

[@johnners911]

@@CrankyLawyer Standard Seasafe Self Righting Life Rafts

[@CrankyLawyer]

@johnners911 thanks!!

[@GazzDeee]

What an incredible storyteller! I mean, it's an incredible story to tell. But I can't get over how good this guy is at articulating and describing what happened with such clarity! Such a skill in life!

[@kathym1980]

Story indeed

[@lukerutter4471]

It was a good story but i seem to struggle with the descriptions. The life raft is full of sub zero water up to their waist but he camando rolls across it? After describing Trevor floating.

[@jonathanhamer5476]

​​@@lukerutter4471Great storytelling but some of the descriptions aren't perfect. He does say that the life raft is round, like an inflatable paddling pool. So the sides will be most buoyant and higher up out of the water compared to the centre which is bowed down from the weight of the water. The people are hanging on to the rope around the inside wall (so their feet must be towards the centre - 17 men in a 4m diameter circle). Their feet in the water, as he said 'treading water'. At least one guy who was very unwell, peacefully floating in the middle. The commando rolls must have been around the perimeter over the top of crew members. I can't imagine how difficult it would be to get off the ship into the raft, or from raft to ship in big waves.

[@user-fl4vn9bm9r]

It’s called not being American

[@MrRidleyDog]

@@kathym1980 it's a good bit of fiction, I suspect it's a far cry from the truth.

[@BeachButterfly22]

The fisherman saying he saved him and kissed him on the cheek 😭😭 ❤❤ bravo 🙌

[@ricksanchez3557]

Absolutely crazy seeing this. Matts son went to my primary school here in Aberdeenshire. We all knew his as Mr Bug due to the fact he'd go around the local schools and bring all his various pets such as spiders, snakes etc. I had read his story years later but never very indepth. I'd love to meet him again sometime even just to acknowledge him for having survived such harsh circumstances.

[@hugomundaca7815]

As a Chilean living in the US for about 30 years, this story put tears in my eyes, thank you for sharing!

[@javicoca]

As a Spaniard, and being of the sensitive type, I am in awe of his demeanor when telling this story, especially the end

[@beback8226]

In the English speaking world it's considered taboo for men to cry which brings it's own problems

[@heehoopeanut420]

I would be a mess, he stayed si composed

[@trumsolon]

What a phenomenal video. Couldn't take my eyes from it for the entire duration. You can see him live it again in his eyes.

[@GarthWatkins-th3jt]

Same here. Riveted listening to this story. Life is bittersweet.

[@BirdBoy40]

I read this guys book about 5 years ago. Definitely recommended, plays out like a movie thriller. Unbelievable story.

[@kingjsolomon]

Whats it called???

[@BirdBoy40]

@@kingjsolomonLast Man Off by Matt Lewis 🙂

[@ny3974]

​@kingjsolomon it's pinned on amazon mate, top of the comment section 👍

[@MikePrescott-pf8tz]

Cheers, just bought that! I’ll skip work early and go and have a read in a bar.

[@GlennDavidQ]

I was there at the.time - scientific observer on another vessel, the Koryo Maru no.11. The day after the Suider Havid sank, we picked the body of the mate and took it to Port Stanley. Wild, remote place. Really felt for Matt with little seagoing experience.

[@bastogne315]

Bu llix! N im the queen of sheeba!

[@spicy1116]

Bollucks

[@stogmot1]

had me in tears . wow what a tale . so sorry for the loss of your shipmates

[@bobikdylan]

Had a tear in my eye at the end. Camilla must love the rescuing crew as much as he does.

[@GoblinGobblerGobbles]

Thank you for telling your story. What an experience! I went to school in a small fishing town near Aberdeen. Some of my classmates became fishermen working in all weathers in the North Sea. (Seine netters). One day one of them (James West) was working in rough weather and he fell overboard! Emergency services were scrambled and were out desperately trying to find him. He was a nice guy with a great sense of humour. His life was saved when someone in a helicopter spotted his bright red hair in the water. Miraculous rescue.

[@terrychandler6554]

BS

[@terrychandler6554]

Within 5 minutes of being in the north sea your dead great story though

[@GoblinGobblerGobbles]

@@terrychandler6554 LOL. We used to swim in the North Sea (for fun).

[@GoblinGobblerGobbles]

@@terrychandler6554 If anyone wld like to confirm go 2 phase buke : " Banff & Macduff when you were a Kid " U will have to get the mod to post yr query. JW may reply but if he's not around there are many who can confirm it happened. They can also correct any details I may have got wrong because I had already left town when it happened.

[@autiethoughties6898]

​@@terrychandler6554You've just listened to the story of someone who survived several hours in the Antarctic!

[@angusmay5674]

I never really comment on KZbin. However, this is one of the best documentary’s I have ever watched. Matt’s ability to tell a story where I felt like I was with him through the whole thing is amazing. Such an incredible and devastating story. Very brave man indeed. “A man does not fear death, he fears a death with out purpose”

[@drbrunch]

Omg stop

[@deveshpandey-uc2dd]

Comment na kare ab matlab band karo aisa hain

[@RuthT90]

Wow. I've watched many things about various different shipping disasters and it's always the rescue that gets the tears flowing for me. So often there is another captain and crew who put themselves in harms way to rescue as many as they can. A truly beautiful element to humanity.

[@theog7244]

10 minutes in and I feel all of his anxiety. How overwhelming! What a story!

[@sheilamorrison1954]

Ikr. My heart is racing. I felt like I was watching it live....

[@TheBowhunterinNB]

I am a seaman and wanted to thank you for sharing your experience. Divine intervention

[@ethanmckerrow1012]

Blind luck, more of them would have survived if the skipper had done what he supposed too in the interest of his crew’s safety

[@kenadams5504]

​@@ethanmckerrow1012yes ,the whole scenario could and should have been avoided .

[@jwkasper]

This put tears in my eyes. So lovely you honoured those seamen who saved yours and your ship mate's lives. There is so much kindness in this world.

[@katiepardo8107]

This is one of those stories where youre just left dumbfounded by the sheer luck of these sorts of things and also the almost absurd resiliency of the human spirit. I broke down at the end there at the part where he met the man in the bar who had pulled him onboard. Then i really lost it when he said his promise and confirmed he kept that promise. This was such a captivating story from start to finish. It's incredible any of them survived at all!

[@tinblessing8]

Incredibly COMPELLING! I'm a bit winded given that I momentarily forgot to breathe during parts of Matt's incredible story. Whew! Wow.

[@heather-cz8yk]

Thank you to the kind fishermen who raced to rescue the others and saved their lives!! Very good men help the world.

[@rsn7847]

What a moving story ,one of the best I have heard on this channel,Camila must be proud of her name ❤love from Spain.

[@radioactivelight]

He told the story so well that I didn’t even realize that I was watching a man sitting in the chair, I saw the entire story unfolded in my mind only by his words Amazing

[@JT-sl3ui]

Same 👍🏻✌🏻

[@steppingras]

one of the best things i’ve ever watched honest and true, nothing more, nothing less. just presences and connection.

[@lgarcia67]

This guy has a great ability to tell stories. I was having a panic attack just listening to his harrowing experience. So basically, a 23 year old young man, with no experience, had to take over and organize as a captain because the actual captain was sleeping. Absolutely crazy!

[@crappymeal]

My heart was going also. he done well

[@jennym8977]

What a captivating storyteller. What a moving and terrible story… so happy he is alive and well. So sorry for the loss of his shipmates

[@joshuadpathfinder]

The world is blessed to have you and your remaining crew still in it. Heaven was blessed by the ones who did not. May their spirits find warmth and peace in the heavens beyond.

[@mikelvan69]

Just when i think my first world problems are bad. I listen to this guy and realize even on the worst day i have ever had really aint nuthin. Thanks for sharing.

[@margaretgarana911]

This

[@jimmyconway8025]

Wow! Chilean captian predicting where they'd be is so insane! Legend ! Feel that wasnt his fisrt rescue. Sending him a photo of your daughter was very classy, loyal Md respectful move! 🙏

[@The_Daily_Tomato]

The Icelander slept through it? Aye that sounds like something we'd do.

[@MildaGoesWild]

There were no images as he told the story but I could see every moment clearly in front of my eyes.

[@Iris_and_or_George]

28:40 that Chilean Captain is just amazing, finding them that fast!

[@knucklehead4787]

Skills

[@otdosa]

dude hauled serious ass.

[@princesspsmom9631]

"Its as lucky as it gets" beautiful...

[@caram6061]

What an amazing man and an amazing story teller. You are amazing helping your crewmen out. Brought me to tears wow

[@pablopablo3834]

So many stories of ships and their Captains not being prepared for abandoning ship because they are either too lazy or it costs too much money. I watched a few seasons of Deadliest Catch and you see it on that show too where Captains keep the crew out in terrible weather or carrying too much fish just so they can make more money.

[@sanyopoweraid1]

it has gotten even worse with multinational companies buying up fishing enterprises and hiring captains to go fishing on their behalf.

[@sudstahgaming]

I couldn't pull myself away from this, had to hear it all!

[@sm3296]

Camilla would never have been born but for the Camilla rescue. How amazing for your daughter to know this.

[@saralynn518]

Thank you for telling your story. It sounds surreal. Captain Sandoval is a hero! I am wondering if he was ever recognized for his quick skills to find you.

[@phosphate66]

I think a big lesson here is there is a line when it comes to funny, romantically quirky leaders like the captains of his ship. They make good stories, and sound really likable, but at the end of the day your life is in their hands, and you need to be ready to trust that.

[@aroundtheworldaly]

This series reminds me of reading Reader’s Digest’s “Drama in Real Life” sections as a child. So much adventure and excitement told by the people who experienced them. Love them ❤️

[@ellemmenn2930]

Omg yes… I used to read that religiously such amazing true stories… thank you, I’d totally forgotten about that until I read your comment

[@kaymandy1]

I totally forgot about those! Loved them too!

[@steffsophie]

Same! I still get RD and read them. So does my daughter!

[@EverlastGX]

So frightening to sail such rough seas. Crazy storms, icy waters, far from everything. You are on your own, extrem commitment. And people did this hundreds years ago. Like Magellan. Absolutely crazy.

[@GingerBreadMan144]

I don't understand how people in a leadership position like that, who would be in charge of an entire ship and responsible for the lives of the crew like that, could possibly let that happen. Everything he said that happened was so irresponsible. They just did not prepare for the event of an accident.

[@dudeleboski2692]

Totally failed to prepare

[@martinheath5947]

When it's all about the money, the value of the catch

[@GingerBreadMan144]

@martinheath5947 right 😢

[@stevegoldstein3402]

-no consideration for the boats weight capacity when adding fuel and catch by the tons -no one with expertise on top of the pumps -no roll call -not everyone in dry suits -emergency bags not up to standards -only one bottle of brandy -no knife brought on raft to cut rope I guess in the back of their heads they thought that if the boat went down it would be pretty much over anyways so no reason to prepare.

[@GingerBreadMan144]

@stevegoldstein3402 yeah you're absolutely right. Gosh, I hope that wasn't the mindset... Though perhaps you're right

[@COM70]

Every close call I have ever experienced has been because of unpreparedness and panic/inaction. Made my teeth itch. Excellent story. So vivid it might give me nightmares.

[@unforgettablejazzfusion5546]

29:54 I lost it here. Tears in my eyes. DAMN, what a hell of a story! Best YT content out there!

[@steinhvik3057]

What a beautiful man. I cried at the end.

[@AMYV3]

I had heard Matts story of survival on a podcast i listen too and i remember thinking then i hope he tells his story often because he is a brilliant “storyteller” (it’s real so i feel weird saying that lol but i mean it) my Father and stepmom run a storytelling festival each year just outside of Toronto 🇨🇦 so i’ve heard some of the best of the best and this Brave man, Matt brings you along with him when he talks like you too are experiencing it along with Matt REALLY THERE with him. it’s truly amazing. So THANK YOU MATT ❤️❤️🇨🇦🌎

[@phosphate66]

I'm so confused as to how this happened... So they were sinking, told the captain, and he said to keep fishing, and so they slowly sank and everyone died?

[@crappymeal]

No

[@myparceltape1169]

Two captains on board. The Fishing Captain was in charge while fishing.

[@sanyopoweraid1]

@@myparceltape1169 Yes, one captain and one skipper, as they say

[@stevenmeek9]

You’re definitely not confused

[@philbourne548]

You’re not a bright person are you

[@FlicknBean]

I could listen to this legend tell a story about any topic. Very vivid details

[@tedlyhughes2039]

That's amazing and very sad at the same time... We'll done for being strong enough to help others👍

[@ot7302]

"Out of 17 , 10 of us have died" You can just tell part of this man died that day.

[@marjoriegoodwin2993]

This man is an amazingly authentic human being. Good luck with your future grandchildren. We are all just links in the chain of life. Glad you made it.

[@JulieCaptivatedinFl]

He had mad storytelling skills. He should write a book and a screenplay for a movie. I was holding my breath several times.

[@AuthorLaurieAnnSmith]

I'm so glad that many of the crew made it and I'm glad that Matt made it. What a traumatic experience to go through. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@msrainbowbrite]

I was obsessed with researching the titanic when the movie came out. I will always remember the inscription that was on one passengers grave stone "Each man stood his post while the weaker ones went by. And show again to all the world how englishman should die"

[@FKTHESYSTEM063]

Ahh the titanic or was it the Olympic

[@msrainbowbrite]

@@FKTHESYSTEM063 i guess we will never know

[@mrdickywaters]

back in 1966 my grandad and uncle both drowned whsilt fishing on boxong day in kent. ive always had huge respect for the sea and will not go near it. what a brave man you are. and may the victims all RIP x

[@carolmurray187]

First class documentary. This guy is a witness to the forces of nature and faced it with courage and dignity.

[@daveh8686]

Wow.. his humbleness & story telling for people to understand is incredible.

[@kalyasaify]

such a good story teller. I could listen to him for HOURS. we love you Matt, you're a great guy ❤

[@bobbymurphy4384]

I can't believe I hadn't heard of this before. What a story of endurance. Completely awe inspiring for such a young man.

[@marynoonan6111]

Matt, what a story. Holy crap. Ive sailed to East Antarctic (28 day sailing) we were the only rust bucket within thousands of kilometres. My one fear was fire. One night sitting in the bar we heard the dreaded 7 or 8 blasts of the siren. We all just looked at each other and our hearts sank. Fortunately, our ship didn’t. The fire in the kitchen was put out promptly and we breathed a huge side of relief. It really is like Mars down there isn’t it? There is nobody to help you but yourself. Fortunately for us and for the vastly improved Maritime regulations now, we had done several practice runs of what to wear and how to abandon ship. The thought of sealing myself inside one of those orange capsules filled me with dread. It’s very hard to describe the treacherous seas of Antarctica to people. You were a young man, not a seafarer and yet the saving of the crew was left to you. The captain was culpable. What a life changing experience for you. And do you know what? If you had died, you would’ve died very honourably indeed. Robinson Caruso would’ve been proud of you. ❤

[@IndieVolken]

am utterly speechless (and in tears ...) incredible story , incredible man

[@khol4456]

Powerful story. Thank you for sharing

[@selenaclarke]

Matt you should write Children's stories & then narrate them in public, you have the most beautiful way of recalling this journey you've travelled through

[@RobKaiser_SQuest]

Bump

[@MG-ot2yr]

Great story telling abilities, he's up there with Mr. Ballen, except he personally experienced this one. So glad he fulfilled his promise, wish him and his partner and Camila all the best.

[@olivercampbellsmith6430]

Thank you for sharing your story, Matt. Sorry you lost so many of your shipmates.

[@gypsysee3283]

What a traumatic but great story. That would be terrifying. Thanks for sharing. Makes the stressful things I’m life seem so mundane. Live, life, love ❤

[@susu697]

Incredible story. I was spellbound by his recount of events. Camilla should be proud of her dad for his resliance and spirit

[@shauns.6231]

One of the best stories I've ever heard.

[@drbrunch]

Stop

[@MrRidleyDog]

pure fiction

[@alexandragatt3967]

What an amazing description. Glad most made it. RIP those who didn't.

[@ericbird1760]

Heartbreaking story. Glad you are here.

[@worklaughplay]

Incredible story of heroic leadership (in spite of the utter lack of leadership from the actual captain & two South Africans of the sinking ship.) May the Chileans & other heros (& their families) be forever blessed.

[@lol33380]

the finality of "maybe this is it" is such an eerie and thought provoking statement for me

[@luciemarinov129]

Thank you for sharing your story of great courage and fortitude! So glad u survived and were able to fulfill your promise to name your daughter after the ship that saved you!

[@mikemonahan1221]

Damn- that's one of the greatest stories I've ever heard. Matt is a rock. What an experience !

[@rosalindmcmanus2759]

When you told your story I felt like I was right there experiencing all The emotions from start to finish. You’re so strong…I’d love to know how this all changed and added your life …

[@denisiwaszczuk1176]

What a feat. And to the Captain to find you in 3hrs . Thank you for your story and RIP fellow longliners

[@hookipaboy3412]

Thank you sir for sharing your incredible story and sorry for the loss of your shipmates😔Aloha from Makawao,Maui🤙🏽

[@ps9417]

I couldn't stop listening to this story. Incredible

[@ankigatoni6967]

What an unbelievable story! What a great story teller! I was holding my breath the whole time!

[@atomstoastronauts]

I have the book and finished it in one sitting. It's harrowing but a really well written and brilliantly told story. Highly recommended.

[@doobieblaze1628]

The captain that predicted where they would be..... Is a Legend💪❤️

[@serendipidus8482]

Amazing story. Amaxing story telling ability and natural style. Blew me away. Better than any mobie I've watched in years. Soooo well told I can't even express it.

[@GlacialErratic]

I cannot imagine the range of emotions this man experienced in those eternal 3 hours.

[@xJ4KEx]

There’s been many times when I’ve heard someone say “you’re a life saver” but the Chilean captain quite literally saved those guys lives. Does someone know the captains full name? I’d like to find him and say thank you, myself! This was one of the most interesting stories I’ve ever heard and I forgot about everything that was going on around me. P.S, Matt is an incredible, resilient human being and should be very proud of himself. ❤

[@ryanmullins2103]

And this guy lives to tell the story!!! Brave soul!

[@USAMontanan]

When we sailed into the Weddell Sea of Antarctica (aboard the 100+ year old tallship Europa) the nearest ship was 50 miles away. In three weeks down there we saw just three other ships. You truly are on your own at least for a few hours or days until a rescue can even begin. And we saw HUNDREDS of icebergs and scraped through many growlers. We never wore PFD’s on deck but did “clip on” to safety lines as needed. If you fell off you would be dead by time they could rescue you I suppose. Good times!

[@sebastiangreenwood3019]

beautiful story, heroic seamanship

[@michaelkenny4124]

RIP to the poor people who didn't make it out alive, what an incredible story.

[@MadnessMotive-1428AZ]

Start to finish one of the most incredible stories I've ever heard.

[@b0rd3n]

Great stuff, go on Matt, enjoy your second chance at life!

[@WingsOfAzazel]

What an awe inspiring story. Absolute horror, these men being there for each other the will to survive ... thanks for sharing.

[@TPTurkey-x2i]

What a difference in leadership and preparation

[@robertgold2643]

Thanks for the reminder of how precious life is 🙏

[@lady_destructo]

Dang, I've watched many, but this was intense in a first-person sort of way. Thank you for your riviting story.

[@gluehuff43]

You guys manage to find some incredible people, but this man’s way of telling a story stands out from the pack.