Sailing into the Abyss: A True Story of Extreme Heroism on the High Seas
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| Rating | : | 4.63 (966 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0806526343 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In the spirit of The Perfect Storm and Shadow Divers, Sailing into the Abyss presents a minute-by-minute account of the sinking of the Merchant Marine vessel the SS Badger State, a cargo ship loaded with bombs being sent to support US troops in Vietnam. A true story that rivals that of any fiction thriller, Sailing into the Abyss uses eyewitness accounts, official documents and rarely seen photos to relate what would become the deadliest sea disaster of the Vietnam War Sailing into the Abyss compellingly documents a tragedy while celebrating the triumph of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
A Incredible Story of Bravery, Finally Told Skip Lewis Up until now the loss of the "Badger State" was known to just a few: the crew, the families and maritime historians. In this book Mr. Benedetto describes the combination of unfortunate circumstances that converge Christmas of 1969 in the North Pacific, on a voyage carrying explosives destined . K. L Sadler said Another story of courage in the face of great adversity. This book caught my eye while browsing, and I do not regret taking the time to read this. Unlike situations like the Titanic, where the arrogance of men put thousands of people in danger, the men on the SS Badger State, a merchant marine ship used by our military to deliver ammo to those fight. Terrific Book About Survival and Rescue This is a fantastic book, one I couldn't put down! Mr Benedetto tells a gripping story of modern day survival at sea, and does it in a way a "landlubber" like me can understand. I've read alot of military history books, and this is definitely one of the best. There are many heroes in this book
Most of the casualties came when a loose bomb overturned an already-launched lifeboat, throwing most of the crew into 48-degree water. The WWII freighter Badger State was bound for Vietnam in December 1969 with 5,000 tons of bombs in her hold. Charles Wilson and a crew inspired by his leadership worked heroically but unsuccessfully to fight the weather and their own cargo. This book probably won't achieve the classic status of The Perfect Storm among maritime-disaster narratives, but students of seafaring will be drawn to it in solid numbers. . Benedetto, an attorney and former shipping commissioner, interviewed survivors and combed news reports and court documents to construct his compelling narrative, which he sometimes interrupts with extensive accounts of other maritime disa