Bibliograph

The finest hours, the true story of a heroic sea rescue, Michael J. Tougias & Casey Sherman

Type

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The finest hours, the true story of a heroic sea rescue, Michael J. Tougias & Casey Sherman

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 155-160)

Illustrations

mapsplatesillustrationsportraits

Index

no index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 9-13

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The finest hours

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

938687817

Responsibility statement

Michael J. Tougias & Casey Sherman

Sub title

the true story of a heroic sea rescue

Summary

On the night of February 18, 1952, during one of the worst winter storms that New England has ever seen, two oil tankers just off the shore of Cape Cod were torn in half. With the storm in full force and waves up to 70 feet high, four coast guardsmen headed out to sea in a tiny lifeboat to come to the rescue. They were the only hope for the stranded sailors. Despite incredible obstacles, these brave men risked their lives, remembering the unofficial Coast Guard motto: You have to go out, but you do not have to come back

Target audience

adolescent

resource.variantTitle

True story of a heroic sea rescue

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Contributor