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The Mayflower was damaged by a giant marlin fish, which struck the boat in the middle of the Atlantic. | ITV News ...

The Mayflower Crew Mr Wooler said the spike also penetrated the deck of the boat from beneath "He [the boat's skipper Glynne Dunn] suddenly shouted we're taking on water and started pulling kit ...

It pierced a substantial hole in one of the cabins just inches away from the leg of the boat's skipper. The Mayflower crew, consisting of Glynne Dunn, Dan Lewis, Dan Wooler and Paul Adams ...