廖鴻基在2001 年12 月初至2002 年2 月初，從高雄前鎮漁港出發，航行一萬 四千浬至阿根廷魷釣場，見識了遠洋漁撈作業，也經歷一場時間／空間、生活／ 生命的迥異體驗和洗禮。《漂島》一書是這趟旅程的註腳和印記，其中描繪記錄真 實艱險的海上搏鬥和辛勞寂寞的船員生活，更以文學的筆觸，浪漫的情懷抒發對 海洋的追尋與歸依，最重要的是在孤單閉鎖的長期航行後，對於海洋與陸地和他 心靈及生命的關係，有更深的辯證與挖掘，本文擬以《漂島》寫作的背景和書中 的內涵、藝術表現加以分析，並試圖對《漂島》中出現的眾多夢境及其深層潛意 識世界進行分類探索，以期更進一步剖析廖鴻基的海洋情結，他的迷失與救贖。 這一趟陸／海的離返，猶如一場張開天眼叩問自我靈魂深淵的莊嚴祭典。

Liao Hung Gee began a voyage from Kaoshiung Harbor in December 2001 that would take him 14,000 kilometers to a squid fishing farm in Argentina. His epic trip that lasted until February 2002 let him witness the techniques of distant sea fishing and experience unique aspects of life. His notes are compiles in this book, “Drifting Island” that traces a journey of adventure, solidtude and discovery. He joined fierce combat at sea and lived the life of a lonely and exhausted crew member. Likely his most important experience was the solitary life that comes with sailing for long durations. Through the tedium the author gained insight on how his heart was tied to both land and sea. This paper analyzes the background and substance of the book. It also explores Liao’s numerous dreams and subconscious experiences to further understand the writer’s lost and salvation at sea. The book is a solemn ritual that explores the soul of a pilgrim.