The Wreck of the Andrea Gail Three Days of a Perfect Storm |
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| Author:
| Houghton, Gillian |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8239-3677-9 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2000 |
| Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $29.95 |
Book Description:
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Author Gillian Houghton brings to vivid life the maritime culture of Gloucester, the rough-and-tumble existence on a swordfishing boat, and the desperate lives of the swordfishers that make taking dangerous risks with the weather a necessity. Included in this compelling story are first-person observations of the crew's friends and family, accounts of radio messages from the Andrea Gail's captain, and a timeline that charts the ship's last turbulent hours. Also included are photos of...
More DescriptionAuthor Gillian Houghton brings to vivid life the maritime culture of Gloucester, the rough-and-tumble existence on a swordfishing boat, and the desperate lives of the swordfishers that make taking dangerous risks with the weather a necessity. Included in this compelling story are first-person observations of the crew's friends and family, accounts of radio messages from the Andrea Gail's captain, and a timeline that charts the ship's last turbulent hours. Also included are photos of the Andrea Gail that have never been published before!