Matthew (sailor)

Matthew is the great-great-great uncle of Arthur, D.W., and Kate, mentioned in The Big Dig.

He owned a golden compass that saved his life. It was passed on from generation to generation to Grandpa Dave, who passed it onto Arthur and D.W..

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He was a sailor who traveled around the world. In the year 1888, a huge storm sunk his boat. Seven men had to survive in a life boat with a little food, a checkerboard and a compus. Matthew had an interest for checkers. He was mentioned in The Big Dig.