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Dear Mum,
Remember that coat you gave me? Well I still have it and it's safe. Life on the boat is simply grand. Iv'e never had meals as delicious as the nine-course meals here on the S.S. Benares (besides your cooking of course). When I get to Canada, will you , Margret, and Father come join me soon? The playroom is glorious, filled to the brim with all of the toys you can imagine. Please write back soon, and tell Margret I have said hello.

Love,
Ken

Mollie Garcia

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https://youtu.be/hxrXT8m_L50

https://thechildrenswar.blogspot.com/2018/09/lifeboat-12-by-susan-hood.html

https://youtu.be/mR4eJWyygU4

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FIGHTER PLANES

Fighter planes were used by Luftwaffle a German airforce in world war two to drop bombs and fight in war. The Blitzkrieg was a german bombing campaign became against Britain between 1940  and 1941 during the second world war. They succeeded from 1939-1941 and then Luftwaffe fighter planes  that dropped over three hundred tons of  bombs over London during that time. Fighter planes in the story Lifeboat 12 were stated when the nazis were throwing bombs over Kens hometown and other parts of london.

LIFEBOATS

In lifeboat 12, lifeboat 12 was a very important part of the story because  lifeboat 12 is how Ken and others were rescued. On tuesday september 17th the benares ship was torpedoed by the Germans and every one  on the ship rushed to an assigned lifeboat. Ken was assigned to lifeboat 9 but missed the boat because he went back to get his overcoat. Then lifeboat 12 came along and rescued Ken. Lifeboat 12 was the only lifeboat full of 45 people who were rescued, alive, safe who made it back to London. Unfortunately on lifeboat 12 there was a scarce amount of water and very little food but everyone on lifeboat 12 were still alive but we're almost about to die. On lifeboat 12 they only had 8 days of water left and each day every one would sip one water drop for there to be enough water for everyone. You couldn't even drink the sea water cause then it would kill you. Finally on day  zero of water left  ships of sailors rescue lifeboat 12 and  sail lifeboat 12 survivors back to London. If it weren't for lifeboat 12, Then those  45 people wouldn't of been saved and alive.

-Ava

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I was going on Lifeboat 8 but i forgot my coat on the boat so I ran back to get my coat and ran back but Lifeboat 8 was gone so I had to go on Lifeboat 12.

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Dear Uncle Jimmy,

It’s been a crazy summer and Fall. First I found out that I was going to have to leave England alone because the Germans were bombing England. Then it wasn’t safe at my house so I had to go to a shelter down the street.

At 11:00 am the next day my train arrived and then I got on it very scared. On the train I said goodbye to my Mum.

Suddenly I saw my friend Terry. So I said you’re also going to Canada.

A while later for some reason we stopped and they were saying run, run. Apparently the Germans were bombing us.

After some time at the shelter they were checking us to see if we were sick. If we were then we would have to go home. One kid was glad that he was sick because he wanted to go home.

A while later we arrived at the ship we were amazed. When we were having lunch it was crazy there was so much food. After lunch they told that we would have to wear a life vest the whole time.

About a few hours later sirens started going off and you could smell smoke People were saying this is not a drill. I rushed to the lifeboats. But then I remembered that my mum’s fur coat was still in my room. So I rushed to my room but then water started coming up after I got the coat.

When I got back to the lifeboats my lifeboat was gone. So they placed me on lifeboat 12.

When we were in the water we found out that we only had Eight days worth of water.

About a week later we go rescued by HMS Anthony.

A few days later my parents picked me up. Soon we were back in London. And even three years later everyone stayed in touch.

From

You’re nephew

Ken

-Blake G

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Dear Journal,

I just hopped on the luxury boat, It looks so big and amazing! You get to eat so much food, While back at at home I had to work lots just for a mouthful of food of food. Back at my house, My Stepmom would serve me roley poleys which I didn't like. Here at the boat we get to eat as much as we want, We get dessert too! I'm going to love living on here.

-Ken

Written By Louis Constant

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Monday, September 16

Dear Diary,

It’s day three on board of the S.S City of Benares. We’re getting sick. Chicken Pox. It started with Alan, one bump, two, twelve, twenty. Then Pete. Father O’Sullivan says to go to the infirmary. He has the flu. The doctors say everything will be fine when we get to Canada.  How do they know?

I miss Margaret.  I miss the days she made me laugh. Sometimes I wonder, will I ever see her again? But I must not give up hope. I must not give up hope.

Sincerely,

Ken

Serena Raffel

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Tuesday, September 17

Dear Diary,

The SS City of Benares has officially set off. It’s grand here. The coat that Mum bought me keeps me warm when I’m out on the deck. I hope it will be warm enough for Canada, if we make it there.

We get 9 course meals, far better than the rations back home in London. Sometimes I wonder why they give us such high quality meals. Is it because they know we’re in danger? We’ve been on this ship for 4 days now and it was only today that the crew said that we could take off our life jackets because we’re far enough from the Nazis. We had to keep them on in case we got bombed. It was such a relief to finally put on our pajamas.

Oh boy! It’s time for dinner! I’m off to stuff myself silly with ice cream!

Sincerely,

Ken

Serena Raffel

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Dear Journal,

We have been hit! Torpedoed!! I have few time left but I have hope we will be saved and I know it will be alright but I managed to get my coat from my sinking room and got on to lifeboat 12 instead of lifeboat 8 but still I will not give up hope!!!

- Ken

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Dear Margaret,

How is it back at home are you safe?  How is dad and mum is mum still happy i'm gone. I just want to say I missed you and wish all the fun i'm having here with friends was also with you. Wish you were here love you stay safe

Love,
Ken

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Dear Journal
I found land and a chance to live.
I can’t believe I made it this far.
I will never give up and always keep following my dreams.
where I am now made me grateful
I will always fight my fears and always follow my dreams.
-Ken

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Dear Margaret

I miss you when I left I missed you a lot.
So I wanted to write you a letter saying how much I miss you. when the torpedo hit I was curious how you we’re feeling. your a part of my family and I will always worry about you. -Ken

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Dear Journal,

I spotted a plane! It dropped supplies for us, but they sank in the ocean. I think a boat is coming to rescue us soon. I think I'll be home safe soon! I can't wait to see my family again. I even kept my overcoat! My Stepmum will be so happy. She might even be proud of me! -Ken

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Dear Journal,

The ship I was taking to Canada was hit by a torpedo. I narrowly escaped the sinking vessel. I'm aboard a lifeboat now, Lifeboat 12.  we're on track to  make it to Ireland in 8 days. I don't know if we'll make it or not, but I have hope.  -Ken

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Breaking News...

Another life boat has been rescued from the torpedoing.  Seemingly back from the dead, the children are contacting their families. Ken Sparks, the boy who spotted the plane,  is heading back to his family now Max Riccardi

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Dear Dad,
I’m alive and recovering, and will see you soon.  Tell Step-Ma that I have the jacket.  If you don’t know what happened by now we were torpedoed and had to use the lifeboats to escape.  If we had gone another day out at sea our water supply would’ve been exhausted

Max Riccardi

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LIFE BOAT 12

Dear mom and dad I made it to my destination safely we are leaving for Canada in a couple days we have to travel 500 miles away from land to be safe from the war this this ship Has tons of food and delicious desserts to fulfill all my needs I am having a great time I hope you guys are safe at home

Love,
Ken

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Dear Journal,

Today we saw a plane flying right above us and say they are going to get some help.  Is this the day we get rescued from the little lifeboat?  15 minutes later another plane comes again right above us and drops a net down to climb.  Yes, Yes, Yes, we are finally getting rescued.  I am so excited that I forget I could barely move.  I slowly make it up the planes safety net and at last we are safe!

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LIFE  BOAT 12

Dear journal my ship got torpedo in the middle of the night I had to get all the kids from my room out and to the life boat but I had to get my jacket that I promised my mom I would take care of and while I was getting my jacket my life but I was supposed to be on left so I had to go on light lifeboat 12 we had limited resources of food and water for all of us on board which meant we had to share sips of water  throughout  The course of 8 days at sea and at the final day I spotted a plane that got us a rescue boat and we arrived to dry land and got nursed and fed then we went home and I was considered a hero

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Dear mom and dad,

It was the day that we got hit by the Germans torpedo.   We rushed out of our rooms and were heading for our lifeboat, lifeboat 8.  Then I realized I forgot my coat.  I rush back grab my coat and am off.  Oh no, my lifeboat already left without me.  I go to the nearest lifeboat and get on.  This is the start of one cold and wet boat ride.

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Dear Journal,
I am so thankful I made it onto at least one life boat I was gonna be on life boat eight but I almost forgot my jacket, so I made it onto lifeboat 12 its so miserable sleeping on uncomfortable mats but on the bright side we will find some land soon
-Ken

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Dear Journal.
Our ship was torpedoed and my lifeboat left without me, so I had to board lifeboat 12. Everything is not going very good. We only have food for a limited amount of days and it’s so wet and cold out here. Hopefully we will be rescued before we run out of food. I am so hungry and now everything feels like it did back home, little to no food and little water. My mouth hurts just thinking about all the drinks we had on our luxury ship

Bryce Vore

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Dear journal
Our boat has been hit by a torpedo. I was supposed to go t0 life boat 8 but I went back to grab my coat and it left without me. I made on life boat 12.
We only have enough food  for 8 days but we will hopefully rescued by then. My mouth aches as I remember all the drinks.
-Ken
Pike Molito

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Dear journal
I have just started my journey, I hope Margret knows to be strong while I'm gone and if  she rights to me I might be able to live through these many nights at sea. I also hope she isn't scared of the bombs with out me by her side at night. I'm off to get inspected I hope I pass I don't want to be a disgrace to my family.
-Ken
Pike Molito

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Dear Margaret,
I wanted to talk to you before the ship set sail how are you doing with the bombs? Or did they get worse? Are you hurt? Sorry for all the questions I'm just worried I'm not going to be able to talk to you over sea. I bet Mum is enjoying that I'm gone. But this ship is amazing they have cabins and a play room I bet you'll love it and the
ships captain and crew are very nice like I always say "stay safe"

-Love Ken

Kira D.

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Dear Margaret,
I hope your alright I'm at a orphanage right now and Terry is coming with me. We're going to a ship and we're no longer in London. We have to sleep on mats I see rats all over. I wish you could come with me I'm worried please write back stay safe.

- Love Ken

Kira D.

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Dear Journal,
Today is the day that I leave London and head for Canada to get away from the bombs. When I get on the train to the orphanage I realize that my best friend, Terry Holmes is leaving too. Suddenly, I feel a lot better about this whole thing and I can't wait to get on the luxury ship with the good food and whatever else they have to offer. That's it for now. I'll write again soon.
-Ken Sparks

Peyton Witt

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Dear Journal,
Our boat got hit by a torpedo. I safely got to lifeboat 12. There are so many other passengers, I'm getting cramps in my arms because they are pinned up against other people. We are almost out of food and water. The food is so gross but, I have to eat it. I pray to get off the boat safely.
-Ken Sparks

Morgan Gallagher

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Dear Journal,
I leave safely today, to make my way to Canada. I'm very heartbroken I have to leave my family. I'm on a very luxurious ship called Benares ship. I'm extremely nervous, but also really exited!!!
-Ken Sparks

Morgan Gallagher

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Dear journal,
It's the seventh day out at sea, and we are almost out of food and water. Every single one of us is cold, tired, sick, and hungry. We have been crammed in this tiny lifeboat for what seems like forever. Even the coat mum got me is gone. I am extremely terrified of what may happen to us. Just a few days ago, we though we were being saved, but it wasn't for us. Now we are all fearing what's may come next. But I just know we will find a way to make it to shore.
-Ken

Darcy McCrary

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Dear Mum and Dad,
Today our ship was attacked by a German U-Boat and torpedoed! I got the two young boys I was rooming with out, but I ran back to get the coat mum got me. When I got onto the deck, my lifeboat was already gone! I was assigned to lifeboat eight, but since they had left, I jumped onto twelve. We are currently out at sea and planning to sail to Ireland, but we only have enough food for eight days. I'm terrified and squished with fifty other people, but I hope to see you both soon. I love you both.
-Ken

Darcy McCrary

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Dear Journal
I am still in the crammed lifeboat. I can not believe that we saw a ship that didn't notice us. I wonder if it did notice us, would it have saved us? Would we be warm right now? Would we be eating warm soup? Would we be drinking gallons of water? Questions we will never know

-Ken

Isabella Buffa

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Dear Mum and Dad
Our ship got torpedoed! My original lifeboat was 8, but instead, I ran back to get the coat mum got for me. Then, my lifeboat was gone! The only lifeboat left was lifeboat 12. So I went in it. Right now I am in the crowded lifeboat. Our plan is to sail to Ireland. Daily stories about Bulldog keeps me and the other boys surviving and keeping hope. I am so freezing and wet and sad. If I don't make it I love you and hope you stay safe.

-Ken

Isabella Buffa

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Dear Journal,
I have finally gotten home and can rest after the treacherous past weeks. I was surprised to find out mom had missed me. I thought she wanted me out of her life. finally I can read my books again and don't have to worry about lack of water or food. Even though the Germans are still bombing us and we have to go to the shelters every night I'm happy to be home.

-Ken

Nate Bruzinski

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Dear Mom and Dad
Our big boat got torpedoed! I went to get the jacket that you bought me, by the time I got back the there was only lifeboat 12 left.  So, I went on Lifeboat 12 instead. We are low on water but not food. I was worried we would not make as I am on this boat seconds turn to minutes, minutes turn to hours, hours turned to days. If you get this message send help. Me and all of life boat 12 may already be dead.
from, Ken

Eden Bruzinski

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Today I finally got to land. The coast guard saved us I got to ride on one of the sailors backs it was really quite amazing that we got out alive I'm so lucky that I get to be with my family again.
From, Ken

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Dear Mom and Dad,

It is now the eighth day and we officially ran out of water.  Yesterday we thought we were getting rescued but turned out  it wasn’t for us.  But we think now we are in the ship line and there might be another one to rescue us.   I hope this will be the last day out here because I’m hurting and I need fresh food and water.  I miss you mom and dad and I hope to see you when I get home.

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Dear Mom and Dad,

Today, we got hit by the Germans torpedo.  I am on lifeboat 12 but I was supposed to be on lifeboat 8.  The reason for that was I went back to get my jacket.  We have very little food and enough water for 8 days.  Hopefully we get rescued before we run out of food and water.  We have Auntie Mary who tells us stories and comforts us the best she can.  I’m very cold, wet, hungry, thirsty, and scared.  There is also 50 people on this lifeboat so we are stuck in one place and can’t move. From the bottom of my heart I hope to see you guys soon.

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We interrupt this broadcast to tell the people of Ireland that the ship City Of Saint Benares and the Medina have been sunk by German U-Boats. We must hope and pray for their safety as the Royal Navy searches for survivors.

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Dear Father, Stepmother,
I am writing this letter on our lifeboat to send to you when I get back to Ireland. I cannot go to Canada because our ship was sunk by German torpedoes about 3 days ago. I don't know how long until I will be back, but you should get this letter soon.
-Ken

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It has been a few days since the ship got hit by a torpedo. Our lifeboat got lost from all the other lifeboats, but we have a plan to sail Ireland.  Food and water are scarce so we have to limit have much resources we use each day. Everyday Mary tells us a story about Bulldog and it helps all of us keep hope and stay alive. We are all cold and wet and everyone is starting to lose hope. I'm scared that we will run out of resources before we reach Ireland. If I never make it home I want you to know I  love you both and please stay safe from the war and protect Margaret.

~Izzy Greene~

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A couple days ago our ship was torpedoed. Now there is about 50 people on this little tiny lifeboat. We barely have enough food and water for everyone.   We have all given up hope now. The only thing keeping us going is Auntie Mary and the Bulldog story.  Everyone is cold and wet, our feet have turned purple and blue form the wet cold water. I'm not sure we are going to make it out of this alive.

~Izzy Greene~

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I am exhausted,wet,and cold. We just got hit by a torpedo. As I write this the ink is soaking into the paper like tree roots running in the dirt. I can barley read what I just wrote. The boat is filled with people. If one person moves everyone else has to adjust. The food and water is gone. I can't wait to get there, but I know its gonna be a long ride. I wish I could just see one morsal of hope.

-Gabrielle Neunzig
*lifeboat 12

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I made it and I'm safe for now. The boat ride was harsh and I felt unsafe. There was barley enough room for all of us and we got hit by a torpedo. The jarring wind would blow on my face preventing me to look up for more than a few minutes. We ran out of food and water not to far into our travels. I can't stop thinking about Margret and the rest of you. How is she? How bad is the damage now? There is a celebration of our survial in a little. I can't wait to see you again without smoke hugging us before we can hug each other.

-Gabrielle Neunzig
*lifeboat 12

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I don't know why everyone is so proud of me. They all say I'm a hero. Truth is, I’m not. I'm just a boy who survived like all the others that were on that lifeboat with me. Without them,I know for a fact that I wouldn't have survived. Without Auntie Mary's storytelling and perseverance, none of us boys would have made it. They shouldn't be praising just me- they should be praising all the passengers of Lifeboat 12.

Emma Mandracchia

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Is it real, was all I was thinking as I boarded the ship. The City of Benares- such a strong, powerful name. This surely has to be the wrong ship. Something this beautiful can't be for us scraggly boys and girls running from a war. It was truly amazing. If only we knew what came next.

Emma Mandracchia

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Dear Father, or anyone

If you see this message the ship to Canada has been sunk by German torpedoes. It ripped the boat apart and now on Lifeboat 12 we seek refugee. If anyone will see this, help or this is years in the future after 1940 we are gone and there is no point in coming to save us, or we were already found.

SOS,
Ken and the rest of Lifeboat 12

-Samuel Head

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Dear Journal, I am on a boat heading to Canada yesterday a torpedo struck our boat I had no idea what was happening. I fell into the water and was stranded I found a life boat. I got on and began to search to see if there are other people that had survived I eventually found 12 people. We have been trying to reach Ireland for shelter it is day 8 and we ran out of water. Suddenly a pilot with a plane spotted us and picked us up.
From , Ken

Erlind Lekaj

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Dear  Father,
We just made it to Ireland,  it has been a long, hard 8 days, but we never gave up hope. Now look at us!  We survived those harsh days on the wet and bitter cold lifeboat. I realized my lack of water and lack of food, once I came here to feast in celebration of survival. They say I'm a hero, but I seriously doubt it, all I did was spot of plane. Anyways, I can't wait to see you again! Although I'll miss all my friends, right now, I need my family, and my home, where the war will soon end and the streets will be filled with color and friendly smiles once more. I will never go on a boat again! Well, maybe it depends on how much ice cream is on it!  Soon, I will see my family once more, and my home I know, and love. Every house is a home, but it's not a home without love or family!

Hoping to see you soon!
Love,
Ken

-Finley McKinnon

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Dear Journal,
I'm sorry to say, but I will sadly not make it to Canada in time,  we sail for Ireland, at the cause of being torpedoed. It is bitter cold, with wet blankets, which are doing no good, chattering teeth, and of course lack of food and water,  I am afraid we won't last long, it is our last few days of water.  We've already lost someone, due to drinking salt water and going mad until he jumped off the boat.  I hope to see my family soon, I cannot give up hope, although most of us have.

From, yours truly, the one who ran back on a sinking boat, just to get a coat,
Ken

-Finley McKinnon

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Dear Mom and Dad,
It's been a few days since we've been on the Lifeboat. We got separated from all of the other Lifeboats. It is definitely not as good as the ship, because the food isn't as good, and we don't get as much water. All together we only get a big gulp of water for one day and for food it's like sardines. Well I hope we get rescued soon. I will contact as soon as I can. (Hopefully when we are in Canada.) Like i said in the last letter, stay safe, and protect Margaret for me please.
Love, Ken

Noel Schaab

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Dear Dad,

Our boat has been hit by the Germans' torpedo.  I am in Lifeboat 12 in the middle of the ocean.  There is a little bit of food and some water.  We saw a boat and asked for help, so I am hopeful they will be back soon.  Of course, no one really knows.  I am worried about being out here on the ocean for too long, as there are so many of us in the lifeboat and so little provisions.  I can not believe we have not made a safe voyage to Canada, but the reality is the war can hit you anywhere.  I hope you and Margaret and mum are safe.  I am praying for us all and that we may be reunited soon.
Love, Ken

Jax Esposito

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Dear Dad,
I met up with Terry on the train and we got to the boat shortly after.  The boat is massive and beautiful. The food is amazing and I am meeting new people. I miss you and Margaret.  I hope our travels are safe and that I see you soon.  I pray that you are all safe from the bombings and the war.  Once I arrive in Canada, I will contact you.

Love, Ken

Jax Esposito

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Dear Margret,
I don't understand why  mom and dad wouldn't let you come with me. You would have loved it here. There are so many kids that you can hang out with and play with. It is so much fun!  Best of all we get to have ice cream after dinner!  There are so  many flavors and colors you would have loved it.  There is also a play room filled with brand new toys. There are so many toys!  You would be the happiest kid ever if you got to come with me. I miss you so much and wish you got to come.  Stay safe please.
Love, Ken

Hannah Gassmann

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Dear Dad,
We are stranded in the middle of the ocean because we had gotten torpedoed.  We have very little food and water.  There are 46 people on  this boat. There is barely enough room for all of us.  My feet are swelling because there is too much water at our feet. Hopefully someone comes to save us soon.
Love, Ken

Hannah Gassmann

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Dear Dad and Mom,
Our ship got hit by a torpedo. I missed my Lifeboat because i had to go back and get moms coat that she got me. They put me on Lifeboat 12, it's really fun so far! I will give you and update as soon as something happens. I hope you are doing ok back at home. Stay safe, and protect Margaret for me please.
Love, Ken

Noel Schaab

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I love the boat and i made so many new friends! we got to eat whatever we wanted! I wish it was like that at home.
- Ken
Hannah Rich

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We just got torpedoed. I went to get on the lifeboat but it wasn't there. I remembered the coat mum gave me and how expensive it was so, I ran back to my room, grabbed it, and ran back to where the lifeboats were and the one I was supposed to go on wasn't there so I went on the only one that was left. Lifeboat 12. So as we were going we saw a boat, asked for there help. They said they would come back but they never did. a couple of days later we all started to lose hope until I spotted a plane! We caught their attention and they said they were going to send rescue planes back to help us and they actually did! It's been hard living without you for all this time, and now I finally get to see you again!
Love, Ken
Hannah Rich

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I miss you very much and I hope you are doing well we are on our 2nd day of being on lifeboat twelve every body is crammed and It does not look good.But I still have faith hope to see you after all this.Loe you

-Nicholas.N

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I love the boat and I love the new friends that I am making.But  I will still miss my old home where so many memories were made. I say goodbye to my old life and I say hello to the new one.

-Nicholas.N

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The boat we've boarded is great! I'm glad my best friend is with me and can keep me company. The food and the boat were amazing and I'm glad we're in good hands now.

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Today I'm departing from the UK for refuge in Canada. I hope to see my family in the future after the war is over.

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I just got of the boat that saved us, I'm so tired and my legs hurt so bad! I hope that you will come and get me soon! I meet so many good people this week. I love playing hand games with them and they are excited to write letters to them. they gave us some nice warm beds and good food. Yesterday was the best day of my life. i miss you so much and can't wait to see you!
-Emma O'Dwyer

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I really miss my dad and Margret. I was wondering how your job was going and how well the house is?  Also we have just realized that their was a boat and it turned away because they didn't see us.I was just checking in and i'm happy that we are able to surive of of what we had.
-Emma O'Dwyer

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Dear Journal,
Today we boarded a great fancy  ship with everything you can imagine. For lunch, I saw food I haven't seen in years. Some foods I didn't even know  existed! In addition, it's all delivered on nice silver platters. We asked for seconds, and Paul even asked for thirds! To finish off, dessert came with every fruit  and ice cream flavor to ever exist!
-Isabella DiNatale

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We are all dancing and cheering as we spot a Sunderland. And even better is that they spot us and have already gone back to get a ship to pick us up. Every body is talking about food, medical help, and more once the ship comes. The most wonderful thing so far was when the pilot waved. That one little wave gave all of us hope that we would survive.

-Ken

(Shane)

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We have supposedly three days of water left and I am starting to miss the delicious all you can eat meals that are now at the bottom of the ocean.  We cannot eat and everybody is bruised and cut from smashing each other. But not every thing is too bad  saying that we got our saliva going from sucking on the buttons of our shirts. The seawater kind of tasted like freshwater that way. But I sure do hope the royal navy finds us soon.

-Ken

(Shane)

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Dear Journal,

A rescue boat came and saved us. The captain gave us food and water. They gave us clothes that were way too big but it was better than soggy salt water clothes. I´m so happy i´m going home. I can´t wait to see my parents and my sister again. I cant wait to tell them how i spotted the plain and saved us all.

-Ken

(Leia)

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Dear Journal,

I´m freezing cold and have only 3 days of water left. I´m so scared and so thirsty. Hopefully a boat will pass and bring us back home. I can´t forget about my family. I hope they are ok. I just want to go home. My feet are cut and sore, they are swelling like balloons. I can´t wait for this to be over.

-Ken

(Leia)

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Dear Journal,

We got hit by a torpedo late at night, and a lot of people didnt survive. I really don't understand why the convoy with the Benares broke off but I guess they're worried about casualties. I really hope the Royal Navy comes for us soon or else the survivors on the lifeboat might go insane. At least we have a good storyteller.

-Ken

(Brady)

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Dear dad,

Today is my first day on the ship on our way to Canada, so we can be safe from the bombs. I really dont understand why wars happen, but am really scared. I know you and the rest of the family might have already died from the bombings, but I hope we can meet again after this war is over.

-Ken

(Brady)

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Dear Journal
We where hit by a huge storm and almost died in the storm. Everyone was terrified. This was not just a storm is was a very mad torpedo. It could have killed us all if a plane did not come to get us and get us out of there. I was so thankful because anything could have happened but a plane risked his life to save all of us.

-Joseph

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Dear Journal
We are boarding the most beautiful ship that we have ever been on. Men are wearing shiny shoes and clean buttoned shirts. Father Sullivan said we are in good hands. This ship did everything for us. They even feed us. This is a big change because we are used to working for our food. They even had ice cream.
By: Joseph

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Dear Journal,
Today I left my family, which is very sad indeed. I am leaving them to go live a better life, away from all the horiffic wars and bombings that happen way to often, almost every night. I don't want to leave my family, but they say it is for the better. I am going on a luxury ship to sail away from here to Canada. I just boarded the ship and the kids and sailers seem very nice, in fact my bestfriend is on this ship with me. There is so much food and goods and toys on this ship, it is so overwhelming.
-Ken
Bryce Vore

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Dear Journal,
I cannot believe that after the ship sank and 8 crucially painful days that we are finally saved.

-Drew Colesworthy

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Dear Journal,
Today I am leaving to go to Canada to find saftey and I will be leaving my family which will be very sad.

-Drew Colesworthy

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Dear Journal,
Today was great we made back home and people are it is because I spotted that plane. They are treating me like a hero. I am so happy to be home I really missed my family. I was really worried that we weren’t going to make it we had pretty much no water left. We wouldn’t have lasted much longer if I didn’t spot that plane. Even though I might miss some things about the boat like the food and the toys it is great to be home again.

-Ken

Michael Hatcher

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Dear dad,
I just want to let you know how I am doing. I absolutely love the food here it much better than I expected. I am also making some new friends on the boat.
They say that soon we will be free sailing without any worries of attack. Which makes me very happy and I want you to tell mum that I still have the coat.
I will do my best to keep writing I hope that everything is okay back at home.

Love, Ken

Michael Hatcher

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Dear friend,
We were hit by a torpedo and barely survived.  We almost starved but we were saved by a plane.  We were very lucky that we survived and I am thankful now I'm safe on land and I'll see you soon
- ken
Alexander Ostrosky

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Dear  journal
I just left for Canada and my best friend is here too.We boarded a massive boat and we can eat all we want.  We are escaping the bombs but I am leaving my family.  I don't want to go but it is best for me.  Soon I will be safe in Canada.
- ken
Alexander Ostrosky

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Dear dad,
It’s  September 25 and at last we have finally been saved. I am so grateful that the Royal Navy has come for us. We had barely any food or water left, and we where making as much noise as we could to get the boats attention.  We climbed aboard and set sail back to shore. I hope to see you soon.

- Ken

Julia Hancock

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Dear Journal,
I’ve left Britain to get to safety in Canada, But we got hit by a torpedo! I ran as fast as I could to get to a lifeboat, I managed to get lifeboat 12 but we have gone adrift! There are so many people on the lifeboat and we all have to survive on very little food, Water, and shelter. The ocean water is taunting but we can’t drink it because it will only make things worse. We’ve seen a boat but it didn’t see us.Will we ever be saved? I hope somebody notices us and get rescued soon.

- Ken

Julia Hancock

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Dear Journal,                             I have some exciting news!  I'm leaving to Canada for safety. But I can not tell anyone at all! My family is happy but I'm sort of       sad for my family.  My sister is only 3 and she can not come with me because you have to be at least 5 years old to go. I really wish she could come though.                     September 10th                   We just left because our ship was delayed from almost being bombed! So our ship will arrive soon and we can have a safe ride to Canada! 

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Dear Journal,                             I have some exciting news!  I'm leaving to Canada for safety. But I can not tell anyone at all! My family is happy but I'm sort of       sad for my family.  My sister is only 3 and she can not come with me because you have to be at least 5 years old to go. I really wish she could come though.                     September 10th                   We just left because our ship was delayed from almost being bombed! So our ship will arrive soon and we can have a safe ride to Canada! 

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-Ken

Gabe Collins

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Dear Journal, Today I am leaving to get to safety in Canada.  I am sad to leave my family behind and hope they make it.  My father said I am very lucky to be one of 90 people going on the Benares ship.  I have heard it is very luxurious and they offer lots of food, I hope it is that way. In all I am nervous to leave but, at the same time excited for the journey ahead if that makes sense.

Gabe Greene

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Dear Family, It is a very rough travel so far with lots of action packed days. Yesterday we got torpedoed and the boat was sinking very fast but, I managed to find my way onto a lifeboat. There is not much food and water left. Im sure you guys will not see this until I am off the lifeboat. I want all of you to know that I miss you so much and I hope to see you soon

Gabe Greene

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dear parents

It's September 26 we have been rescued! yesterday we saw a plane. we only had one day water left.when I was talk we heard a plan .we have food and real beds .im not sure whats happen now but I'm safe and well. I miss u and hope to see you soon.

-ken
Daniella

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Tuesday, September 17th,

Our Ship just disbanded from its convoy and we are all so excited to get into our Pajamas and Get out of this uncomfortable life vest. I am taking care of my new friends in my cabin and love talking to Terry everyday. He makes this journey more enjoyable for the both of us. We don’t have to live on rations anymore and we all had a delicious, 3 course meal tonight. Well Father O’Sullivan is telling us lights out
-Ken

Michael Clancy

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Dear Dad,

We just got told we can take our life jackets off! I am so thankful that you and mum sent me on the awesome adventure. I miss you, Margaret, and mum lots. I hope you can come to Canada with me to and come on this enormous ship. Tell mum I’m holding onto the coat with my life and I thank her lots. The boat is 600 miles out from Liverpool and we just disbanded from our convoy of the Royal Navy. Everyone’s excited to arrive in Canada and we all having lots of fun. It’s really a kids dream here.

Love you lots,
Ken

Michael Clancy

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dear parents

Its September 19th and I'm adrift in the sea. on September 17th a torpedo hit the boat. I am safe for now but we have limited  food and water to last us a little while.we had our first lunch today we ate biscuits water and corned beef.There is lots of people on the life boat and its really cramped. we don't have much privacy when we need to use the loo u do it over the side of the ship. I love and miss you mum and dad

love ken
Daniella Frick

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Dear Diary,

Our giant boat got hit by a torpedo when we all thought we were safe. I scrambled to get into a lifeboat and the only one I could manage to get into was lifeboat 12. There is so many people on this life raft that I cant barely move my arms or legs without hitting someone. We have already almost run out of food and drinking water. The meals are disgusting but I'm so hungry I must eat it. I hope to get off this raft as soon as possible.

-Ken

Doug Conrad

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Dear mum and dad,

We have finally gotten onto the grand boat! Its massive and  quite splendid if you ask me. I happen to share a room with three younger kids, I thought it would be challenging to keep them under the the ropes but I think I am doing a fine job. Moving on,  I am pleased to say that I have made friends! There names are Derek, Billy and their little brothers are Peter and Alan. With all this said I am doing quite well and I hope everything is the same with you.

Love, Ken
Lucy Philipakos

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Dear diary,

I miss my real mum and dad I loved them very much so.  I wish I was home and that I could hug them and never  let go... but that probably won’t happen because I and stranded in the middle of the ocean and I am taking to the kind people on the boat with me.  But I still such I was back on the extra event boat.  I just wrote to mom so hopefully she gets the letter but if not I hope she is thinking of me and is regretting how she treated me.
-Ken
Kayla febbraio

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Dear mum,

I wish you had treated me better... when I got off the train it was a nasty orphanage and I heated it there.  Many of my cabin mates got sick.  It was covered in shrapnel and we collected some.  But that was over soon because we got on to the ship and it was so extravagant.  Beautiful cabins and delicious meals.  We even took life boat drills that came in handy because I am now trapped in the middle of the ocean.  But I am okay there are very kind people that I love talking too.  But do me a favor tell dad that I miss him and same with sis.  I love you guys so much and I hope I am home soon...

Love,
Ken Sparks

Kayla Febbraio

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Dear, Dad
I’ve been stranded on a lifeboat for 2 days now and everybody is getting very tired. I thought it would be safe on a ship but we got torpedoed. I am very tired and haven’t seen anything else but the sea . Everyone is getting injured and going crazy. There is way too many people on this lifeboat and it is impossible to stretch.I miss you a lot and wish I was home.
-Ken

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Dear, mum
we have just gotten on to the ship. It is spectacular, it has so many things to occupy the time on the ship. It has a playroom with toys we could not get back home and the dining room is amazing and the food is even better. I will be safe and hang on to my new overcoat.
- Ken

Harry Sypko