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$\begingroup$ Except that humans invented ships and used them long before we knew about it, and even long after we knew about it. $\endgroup$
– pipe
Commented Dec 2, 2020 at 9:15
$\begingroup$ Yes but it did create huge problems for ocean crossings. If average travel time had been slightly longer (more than ~3 months) I imagine it would have prevented it completely. Interestingly effective cures (e.g. lemons or pine needles) popped up throughout history several times but then were forgotten again. $\endgroup$
– Michael
Commented Dec 2, 2020 at 9:55
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$\begingroup$ @Michael yeah, but OP sounds like he's not just talking about 3 month plus travel, but also blocking people from Madagaskar and similar (or island hopping in southeast asia. Because these two things are perfectly feasible, if you REALLY want it probably without food even if you get a bit lucky $\endgroup$
– Hobbamok
Commented Dec 2, 2020 at 10:27

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