At some points, crew members w/supplies would disembark to hike inland to their homes. I would disembark at Baton Rouge & have a mere 100 miles to hike home.
Wildman, this may not be feasable, but have you considered storing a bicycle somewhere along your return route? Once you were on land it could cut your return time in half or more.
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