Publisher's Synopsis
Famous Sea Rescues is a thrilling and informative book written by Karl Baarslag. The book is a collection of gripping stories about some of the most daring and heroic sea rescues in history. From shipwrecks to plane crashes, Baarslag recounts the incredible stories of rescue missions that have saved countless lives.The book covers a wide range of sea rescues, including the famous rescue of the crew of the SS Pendleton by the US Coast Guard during a fierce storm off the coast of Massachusetts in 1952. Other stories include the daring rescue of the crew of the Andrea Doria after the ship collided with another vessel off the coast of Nantucket, and the heroic efforts of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution in saving the crew of the MV Derbyshire, which sank in the South China Sea in 1980.Baarslag's writing is engaging and informative, providing readers with a detailed account of each rescue mission. He also delves into the history and technology behind sea rescues, explaining the tools and techniques used by rescue teams to save lives at sea.Overall, Famous Sea Rescues is a fascinating and inspiring book that will appeal to anyone interested in maritime history, adventure, and heroism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
