The Wager

The new series “The Wager” is coming to YouTube in 2026.

Defragged History delves into the true story of HMS Wager, a British man-of-war that wrecked off the coast of Patagonia in southern Chile in 1741 during a secret mission against the Spanish during the War of Jenkins’ Ear. After the wreck, the surviving crew were stranded on nearby land. Their fight for survival soon descended into chaos. Some of the crew followed their captain, David Cheap, who wished to continue the mission, while others plotted to try to go back to England.

What follows is a harrowing tale of survival as the groups split up and risked life and limb to get to safety.

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Episodes are coming in January 2026!