I think you should, when investigating uncharted territory, have a chance of finding a castaway. He might know nothing but 20 year old prices. He might make a good new officer for your ship. And he might know something very recent, very useful -- naval signals for your enemies? Still have in his posession a contract to deliver (message) that will still pay if he can convince you to do it?
just random thoughts ...
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