[M.D. Holloway]

Unfortunitly, the crew would have the most experience of helping the others survive. The boat has a leak - it will eventually sink regardless of who the passengers are. The best bet is to prolong the eventual. That being said, one of the crew members would know the nearest shipping lanes. So, take the young, strong members of the ratf and put them outside to kick towrds that direction. It would lighten the load and provide propulsion.