Sailing on Friday The Perilous Voyage of America's Merchant Marine
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Sailing on Friday recounts the growth and decline of what twice became the world's most powerful maritime flect. This is a tale of operatic dimension, peopled with patriots, politicians, industrial geniuses, fearless seamen, and gallant swashbucklers. It includes accounts of little-noted innovations that had long-lasting effects, daring ocean rescues, sea battles, and financial gambles that won or lost millions. Growing stress among diverse forces of mer-chants, shipowners, seafarers, and federal agencies brings this exciting story to an appalling climax.
Book information
ISBN: | 9781574882995 |
Publisher: | Potomac Books |
Imprint: | Potomac Books |
Pub date: | 01 Oct 2000 |
Language: | English |
Number of pages: | 290 |
Weight: | 500g |
Height: | 229mm |
Width: | 152mm |
Spine width: | 16mm |