Tami Oldham Ashcraft | |
|---|---|
| Born | Tami Lee Oldham 20 February 1960 |
| Occupation(s) | sailor and author |
| Known for | Surviving 41 days adrift in the Pacific Ocean |
| Spouse |
Edward Ashcraft (m. 1994) |
| Children | 2 |
Map of the 1983 dismasting. 1: Departure, 2: Dismasting, 3: Arrival
Tami Lee Oldham Ashcraft (née Oldham) (born February 20, 1960) is an American sailor and author who, in 1983, survived 41 days adrift in the Pacific Ocean.[1] Her story inspired the 2018 film Adrift.
- ^ Tao, Gene (November 24, 1983). "Tami Oldham heads home full of thanks". Hawaii Tribune-Herald. Hilo, Hawaii. p. 1. Archived from the original on August 31, 2022. Retrieved September 21, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.