How did Mackintosh lose his eye?
Frostbite
Boating accident
Shipboard accident
Skiing mishap
Answer
Mackintosh lost his eye during a shipboard accident. The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are unclear, but it is believed that he was struck by a piece of rigging or debris while on board a ship. The injury was severe and resulted in the loss of his left eye. Despite this setback, Mackintosh continued to pursue a career in the Royal Navy and eventually rose to the rank of captain
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