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Author | : Theresa Mitchell Barbo |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 194 |
Release | : 2010-09-10 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 161423020X |
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A first-hand account and fascinating new details of the 1952 rescue of the SS Pendleton, the true story behind the film The Finest Hours. On February 18, 1952, off the coast of Cape Cod, a fierce nor’easter snapped in half two 503-foot oil tankers, the Pendleton and the Fort Mercer. Human grace and grit, leadership and endurance prevail as Theresa Mitchell Barbo and Captain W. Russell Webster (Ret.) recount the historic, heroic rescue of thirty-two merchant mariners from the sinking Pendleton by four young Coast Guardsmen aboard the 36-foot motor lifeboat CG 36500. A foreword by former Commandant Admiral Thad Allen (Ret.) and an essay by Master Chief John “Jack” Downey (Ret.), a veteran of thousands of modern-day small boat rescues, round out the special third edition of this classic work on Coast Guard history.
Author | : Theresa Mitchell Barbo |
Publisher | : History Press (SC) |
Total Pages | : 160 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781609490508 |
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On February 18, 1952, off the coast of Cape Cod, a fierce nor'easter snapped in half two 503-foot oil tankers, the Pendleton and the Fort Mercer. Human grace and grit, leadership and endurance prevail as Theresa Mitchell Barbo and Captain W. Russell Webster (Ret.) recount the historic, heroic rescue of thirty-two merchant mariners from the sinking Pendleton by four young Coast Guardsmen aboard the 36-foot motor lifeboat CG36500. A foreword by former Commandant Admiral Thad Allen (Ret.) and an essay by Master Chief John Jack" Downey (Ret.), a veteran of thousands of modern-day small boat rescues, round out the special third edition of this classic work on Coast Guard history."
Author | : Michael J. Tougias |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 2015-12-08 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 150110683X |
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The 1952 Coast Guard mission to save the crews of two oil tankers that were torn in half by the force of one of New England's worst nor'easters.
Author | : Theresa Mitchell Barbo |
Publisher | : History Press Library Editions |
Total Pages | : 162 |
Release | : 2010-09 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781540205124 |
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On February 18, 1952, off the coast of Cape Cod, a fierce nor'easter snapped in half two 503-foot oil tankers, the Pendleton and the Fort Mercer. Human grace and grit, leadership and endurance prevail as Theresa Mitchell Barbo and Captain W. Russell Webster (Ret.) recount the historic, heroic rescue of thirty-two merchant mariners from the sinking Pendleton by four young Coast Guardsmen aboard the 36-foot motor lifeboat CG36500. A foreword by former Commandant Admiral Thad Allen (Ret.) and an essay by Master Chief John "Jack" Downey (Ret.), a veteran of thousands of modern-day small boat rescues, round out the special third edition of this classic work on Coast Guard history.
Author | : Theresa M. Barbo |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Shipwrecks |
ISBN | : |
Download The Greatest Small Boat Rescue in Coast Guard History Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Author | : Robert Frump |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 227 |
Release | : 2008-08-03 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1599216477 |
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A riveting account of the greatest small-boat rescue in American history.
Author | : Bernie Webber |
Publisher | : National Geographic Books |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2016-01-12 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 0991340159 |
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Most people familiar with the name Bernie Webber associate him with the miraculous rescue of 32 men off of the stern of the Pendleton, made famous in the book and movie The Finest Hours. Rescuing 32 sailors from a sinking ship caught in a ferocious winter storm is a dramatic tale, but what made this mission so special is that the boat Bernie skippered that terrible night was a mere 36 feet in length and the waves were almost twice that size! Bernie and crew received the Coast Guard’s coveted Gold Lifesaving Medal, and what they did on that stormy night is regarded as the greatest small boat rescue in history. In Into A Raging Sea, Bernie tells that story, but the book is so much more than that. In these pages you’ll read about rescue attempts that did not turn out well, stories of fishermen from a time long past, rescues done with the by-gone technique of the “breeches buoy,” humorous anecdotes, and what Cape Cod and its people meant to Bernie. Into a Raging Sea is a story of sacrifice, bravery, disappointment, and challenges. And in the background of Bernie’s journey is one constant, the sea. --from the forward by Michael J. Tougias
Author | : Michael J. Tougias |
Publisher | : Henry Holt and Company (BYR) |
Total Pages | : 96 |
Release | : 2021-07-06 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1250137551 |
Download True Rescue: The Finest Hours Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Four young men in a tiny lifeboat brave a dreadful storm to save dozens of lives in this illustrated chapter book adaptation (for readers 6-9) of the New York Times bestseller The Finest Hours. On the night of February 18th, 1952, during one of the worst winter storms that New England has even seen, two oil tankers off the shore of Cape Cod are torn in half by the force of the seas. For the men on board, survival seemed impossible. What follows is a harrowing Coast Guard rescue in a tiny lifeboat, where four young heroes beat the odds and bring more than thirty stranded sailors to safety. This first book in the True Rescue chapter book series is a fast-paced, uplifting story that puts newly independent readers in the middle of the action. Christy Ottaviano Books New York Times bestselling author Michael J. Tougias adapts his histories of real life stories for young readers in his True Rescue Series, capturing the heroism and humanity of people on life-saving missions during maritime disasters. Illustrated Chapter Books for ages 6-9: True Rescue: The Finest Hours True Rescue: A Storm Too Soon Young Readers Adaptations, for ages 9-14 The Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition) A Storm Too Soon (Young Readers Edition) Into the Blizzard (Young Readers Edition) Attacked at Sea (Young Readers Edition)
Author | : Capt. W. Russell Webster USCG |
Publisher | : Xlibris Corporation |
Total Pages | : 155 |
Release | : 2018-12-01 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1984567594 |
Download Lost in Charleston’s Waves Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
The three most important people in my life—my husband and our two sons—along with a cherished nephew perished in a horrific boating accident off Charleston in 1997. I thought my life was over the night I received the cryptic phone call from a family pastor in Florida, asking me if I knew if more bodies had been found. From that awkward moment forward, I began to live every mother's and wife's nightmare. This book, so eloquently crafted by Capt. W. Russell Webster, will honor my family and detail the mistakes that were made and ensure that the many positive changes that have come from this tragedy are memorialized appropriately for future sailors and rescuers alike.
Author | : Gary Flinn |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 176 |
Release | : 2021 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1467144924 |
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The city of Flint waxed and waned with the automotive industry of the twentieth century. Where they have not vanished completely, crumbling signs of past opulence stand as painful reminders of more recent struggles. ... Local author Gary Flinn uncovers the abandoned places and lost traditions from the Vehicle City's past."--Back cover