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Do you ever wonder about the gear on board the "Sea Lust" during Franklin Jay Osgood Sr.'s disappearance? As an avid sailor, I've been thinking about what could have gone wrong with the setup that day. It's surprising to me that an experienced sailor like Osgood wouldn't have some kind of harness or life preserver on while up in the rigging, especially given the known unpredictability of weather conditions between the mainland and Catalina. Was it a case of complacency due to familiarity, or was there perhaps some technical issue with the safety equipment on board? We've seen other cases where incomplete or malfunctioning gear played a crucial role, and I'm curious if anyone has information on whether the Sea Lust was inspected for such issues after the incident. It could provide important context for how things unfolded.
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Hey everyone, I recently came across the case of Franklin Jay Osgood Sr., and something stood out to me. It's quite intriguing that, despite his vast sailing experience and ownership of two boats, he didn't have a life preserver on when the accident happened. It's a bit shocking considering how knowledgeable he supposedly was about maritime safety. Does anyone here have maritime experience or know if this was common practice back in the '80s? Could the lack of a life preserver have been an oversight, or was it something experienced sailors often went without at the time? Would love to hear thoughts on this aspect of the case.
