This Ship Washed Ashore After 10 Years Lost at Sea

A Tricked-Out Vessel

Small custom-made a ship from processed wood, plastic, and solar panels. Though it was certainly liveable, he faced another question. Would it hold up to a long journey across an ocean?

He Wasn't So Lucky 

Rick's ship wasn't up to the task, unfortunately. So, he decided to donate it to homeless youth in Newfoundland. That's where his strange message came in to play: "I, Rick Small, donate this structure to the homeless youth. To give them a better life that Newfoundlanders choose not to do! No Rent, no mortgage, no hydro."

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.