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DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Popeye
[quote]Popeye first appeared in the strip on January 17, 1929, as a minor character. He was initially hired by Castor Oyl and Ham Gravy to crew a ship for a voyage to Dice Island, the location of a casino owned by the crooked gambler Fadewell.[/quote]
https://kidadl.com/facts/popeye-facts-learn-all-about-the-cartoon-sailor-man
[quote]Where does Popeye live in the cartoon? Popeye lived in Sweethaven Village, Malta, in the 'Popeye' cartoon.[/quote]
I must assume Dice Island is near the country of Malta. 🤷🏻♂️😄
It's in the Mediterranean sea near Sicily BTW!
[quote]Popeye first appeared in the strip on January 17, 1929, as a minor character. He was initially hired by Castor Oyl and Ham Gravy to crew a ship for a voyage to Dice Island, the location of a casino owned by the crooked gambler Fadewell.[/quote]
https://kidadl.com/facts/popeye-facts-learn-all-about-the-cartoon-sailor-man
[quote]Where does Popeye live in the cartoon? Popeye lived in Sweethaven Village, Malta, in the 'Popeye' cartoon.[/quote]
I must assume Dice Island is near the country of Malta. 🤷🏻♂️😄
It's in the Mediterranean sea near Sicily BTW!