The Untold Tales Of A Sailor At Sea

Author : L. C. Tang
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 163221427X

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The Untold Tales of a Sailor at Sea by L. C. Tang Pdf

"I wanted freedom, open air, and adventure. I found it on the sea." Alain Gerbault The Untold Tales of a Sailor at Sea invites you to look behind cruise ship doors and join in one woman's adventures during her life at sea. Lincee Tang decides to celebrate her milestone thirtieth birthday with a vacation cruise which ignites her desire to sail away to many ports of call proudly wearing the uniform in the Entertainment Department. Lincee's story of making memories at sea unveils the hidden truths and untold stories of the sailing crew who work hard to make passengers' ocean journeys enjoyable. Taking hold of her courage to lose sight of the shore, Lincee discovers hidden talents within, forges ahead with resilience in tough situations, and has her chance at romance and love. Discover how removing inhibitions and fear of the unknown can lead to a whole world of possibilities and adventures. Finding growth in unexpected social, emotional and spiritual avenues leads one to explore how it is possible to reach new horizons. "The Sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever." Jacques Cousteau "They that go down to the ship, that do business in great waters, these see the works of the Lord and his wonders in the deep." Psalm 107: 23-24 "You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore." Christopher Columbus

Author : Hassan Yemi Bello
Publisher : Broad Spectrum Limited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2023-08-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9787816459

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Sea Tales Of An Old Sailor Man (The World Beneath) by Hassan Yemi Bello Pdf

Title: "Sea Tales of an Old Sailor Man: The World Beneath" Dive into the depths of mystery and adventure with "Sea Tales of an Old Sailor Man: The World Beneath." Set sail on a journey that plumbs the darkest corners of the ocean, revealing secrets that have been whispered across generations. This gripping maritime saga enchants readers with thrilling tales of: Ships Lost in the Abyss: From grand vessels to humble fishing boats, the sea has claimed its share of victims. Discover the haunting accounts of ships that vanished without a trace, leaving behind only fragmented stories and unanswered questions. Explore the eerie phenomenon of the Bermuda Triangle and the treacherous Sargasso Sea, where ships are said to become ensnared in ghostly tendrils. Enchanting unidentified creatures: Venture into the realm of creatures unknown to science, the ethereal creatures whose siren songs have lured sailors to their doom for centuries. Delve into the captivating lore of these hybrid humans, exploring their elusive beauty and the haunting allure that has beckoned sailors to dive into the unknown. Pirates of the Endless Horizon: Uncover the ruthless world of pirates who roam the vast expanse of the open sea. Set against a backdrop of rolling waves and stormy skies, witness the clash of cutlasses and cannons as pirate ships engage in fierce battles for plunder and dominance. Meet charismatic captains, cunning navigators, and loyal crews who leave their mark on the maritime tapestry. Unseen Terrors from the Deep: Plunge into the chilling depths where unimaginable creatures lurk. Encounter colossal krakens with tentacles that wrap around ships, and otherworldly leviathans whose existence defies comprehension. Sailors whisper of colossal shadows gliding beneath the surface, hinting at beings that defy explanation and challenge the very boundaries of marine biology. Mysteries That Swirl in the Briny Abyss: Peel back the layers of mystery shrouding the waters, from inexplicable whirlpools that drag ships into another dimension to phosphorescent phenomena that transform the sea into a realm of shimmering enchantment. Grasp at the fringes of reality as you explore the boundaries between known science and the arcane mysteries whispered by sailors and sea creatures alike. "Sea Tales of an Old Sailor Man: The World Beneath" is a thrilling voyage into the unknown, where the sea's vast expanses conceal untold wonders and terrors alike. With every page, readers will be captivated by the haunting stories of ships and souls lost to the waves, the mesmerizing allure of mermaids, the daring escapades of pirates, and the enigmatic creatures that roam the deep. Prepare to be swept away by a narrative that evokes the salty tang of the sea breeze and the electric charge of uncharted waters.

Author : Sea stories
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1862
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:600062519

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Sea stories, by an old sailor by Sea stories Pdf

Author : Douglas Robertson
Publisher : Sheridan House, Inc.
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Shipwreck survival
ISBN : 9781574092066

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The Last Voyage of the Lucette by Douglas Robertson Pdf

Douglas Robertson spent his first 16 years as a farmer's son in England before sailing with his family on their 43-foot schooner Lucette.

Author : Ricky D. Phillips
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2019-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1527207226

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The First Casualty by Ricky D. Phillips Pdf

Author : Sherry Sontag,Christopher Drew
Publisher : PublicAffairs
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2008-03-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781586486785

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Blind Man's Bluff by Sherry Sontag,Christopher Drew Pdf

Discover the secret history of America's submarine warfare in this fast-paced and deeply researched chronicle of adventure and intrigue during the Cold War that reads like a spy thriller. Blind Man's Bluff is an exciting, epic story of adventure, ingenuity, courage, and disaster beneath the sea. This New York Times bestseller reveals previously unknown dramas, such as: The mission to send submarines wired with self-destruct charges into the heart of Soviet seas to tap crucial underwater telephone cables. How the Navy's own negligence may have been responsible for the loss of the USS Scorpion, a submarine that disappeared, all hands lost, in 1968. The bitter war between the CIA and the Navy and how it threatened to sabotage one of America's most important undersea missions. The audacious attempt to steal a Soviet submarine with the help of eccentric billionaire Howard Hughes, and how it was doomed from the start. A magnificent achievement in investigative reporting, Blind Man's Bluff reads like a spy thriller, but with one important difference -- everything in it is true.

Author : Laura Greenwood
Publisher : Drowlgon Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Balanced Scales by Laura Greenwood Pdf

A shipwreck leads to the thing mermaids most fear… When Mari loses her soul, she has to venture on to land to get it back. But it isn't just hers on the line, the rest of the soulless mer need saving too. With the help of her pet seal-turned-dog, Shelbie, a man she can barely see, and a human intent on helping her, Mari finds herself navigating the world of men for the first time. Can she find her soul in time? Or is she doomed to remain soulless? - Balanced Scales is book one in the Untold Tales series of fairy tale retellings. It is based on the Little Mermaid.

Author : Bob Drury,Tom Clavin
Publisher : Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2007-12-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781555846299

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Halsey's Typhoon by Bob Drury,Tom Clavin Pdf

This account of a disaster at sea during World War II is “a powerful and engrossing story of tragedy, survival, and heroism” (Mark Bowden, author of Black Hawk Down). In the final days of 1944, Admiral William “Bull” Halsey is the Pacific theater’s most popular and colorful naval hero. After a string of victories, the “Fighting Admiral” and his thirty-thousand-man Third Fleet are charged with protecting General MacArthur’s flank during the invasion of the Philippine island of Mindoro. But in the midst of the landings, Halsey attempts a complicated refueling maneuver—and unwittingly drives his 170 ships into the teeth of a massive typhoon. Halsey’s men find themselves battling ninety-foot waves and 150 mph winds. Amid the chaos, three ships are sunk and nearly nine hundred sailors and officers are swept into the Philippine Sea. For three days, small bands of survivors battle dehydration, exhaustion, sharks, and the elements, awaiting rescue. It will be up to courageous lieutenant commander Henry Lee Plage to defy orders and sail his tiny destroyer escort, the USS Tabberer, back into the storm to rescue drifting sailors. Revealing a little-known chapter of WWII history in absorbing detail, this is “a vivid tale of tragedy and gallantry at sea.” (Publishers Weekly).

Author : Alex Larzelere
Publisher : US Naval Institute Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015052663047

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The Coast Guard in World War I by Alex Larzelere Pdf

Author : Don Keith,David Rocco
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2021-04-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780811769631

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The Indestructible Man by Don Keith,David Rocco Pdf

Dixie Kiefer’s reputation for durability began at the U.S. Naval Academy, where he broke an ankle and shattered a kneecap while playing football. After anti-submarine duty in World War I, he became a pioneer of naval aviation and had an elbow shattered by a plane that buzzed him as a joke. Kiefer’s first World War II assignment was executive officer of the carrier Yorktown. He earned the Distinguished Service Medal at the Coral Sea and the Navy Cross at Midway, where—as his ship was sinking—he suffered severe burns to his hands and a compound fracture of his foot. After recuperating, Kiefer took command of the Ticonderoga. In January 1945, Japanese kamikazes struck the carrier, killing and wounding hundreds. Kiefer broke his arm and was struck by more than sixty pieces of shrapnel—but remained on the bridge for twelve hours, earning the Silver Star. Victim of ten wounds in two wars, veteran of some of the U.S. Navy’s most celebrated carriers and battles, a naval aviation pioneer, Dixie Kiefer died in a stateside plane crash two months after the war ended.

Author : Nick Ward,Sinead O'Brien
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Airplane crash survival
ISBN : 9780713685220

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Left for Dead by Nick Ward,Sinead O'Brien Pdf

A gripping true-life story of survival against all the odds: Touching the Void meets Perfect Storm.

Author : Warren Fitzgerald
Publisher : Kings Road Publishing
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2016-05-12
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781786061805

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All in the Same Boat - The untold story of the British ferry crew who helped win the Falklands War by Warren Fitzgerald Pdf

The crew of the Norland were having a whale of a time in 1982, ferrying passengers between Rotterdam and Hull. Especially the 'girls' in the catering crew: Wendy, Frankie and Candy, all stewards and all gay men. So when their ferry was requisitioned by the government to transfer nine hundred paratroopers to Ascension Island for the war in the Falklands, the 'girls' jumped at the chance to be part of the crew. Shockingly, they were asked to carry on right into the heart of the Falklands, where they were to be the very first ship of the entire Task Force to make a landing. Untrained and unprepared, the crew faced heavy bombardment from the Argentinian air force. Miraculously, the Norland survived intact as many other ships were destroyed around it. And, just as miraculously, the paratroopers eventually looked on their camp catering staff as the heroes of their war. Written with the real-life protagonists, this book relates their incredible experiences in a war they never signed up for, while demonstrating how lasting bonds can be formed between the unlikeliest of people.

Author : Kylie A. Hulbert
Publisher : University of Georgia Press
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2022-01-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9780820360720

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The Untold War at Sea by Kylie A. Hulbert Pdf

Efforts upon the waves played a critical role in European and Anglo-American conflicts throughout the eighteenth century. Yet the oft-told narrative of the American Revolution tends to focus on battles on American soil or the debates and decisions of the Continental Congress. The Untold War at Sea is the first book to place American privateers and their experiences during the War for Independence front and center. Kylie A. Hulbert tells the story of privateers at home and abroad while chronicling their experiences, engagements, cruises, and court cases. This study forces a reconsideration of the role privateers played in the conflict and challenges their place in the accepted popular narrative of the Revolution. Despite their controversial tactics, Hulbert illustrates that privateers merit a place alongside minutemen, Continental soldiers, and the sailors of the fledgling American navy. This book offers a redefinition of who fought in the war and how their contributions were measured. The process of revolution and winning independence was global in nature, and privateers operated at its core.

Author : Sea Stories
Publisher : Hardpress Publishing
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2019-07-05
Category : History
ISBN : 1318629322

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Sea Stories, by an Old Sailor by Sea Stories Pdf

This is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the original versions are generally quite old, there may occasionally be certain imperfections within these reproductions. We're happy to make these classics available again for future generations to enjoy!

Author : Howard Jencks
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2012-04-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781469190952

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Left for Dead by Howard Jencks Pdf

While investigating the murder of a suspected serial killer in the Lake Tahoe basin, Detective Michael Garrett is lead back to the small desert border town he once called home, where he uncovers a violent drug cartel that has begun expansion into the United States, and discovers the frightening reality that he has now placed not only himself, but his family and others in harms way. Driven by tourism, the last thing the city of Stateline, Nevada wanted to do was announce the presence of a serial killer. Driven by the laws of nature, the last thing Rosa Jimenez wanted was to become his next victim. Called to assist with a gruesome fi nding, Detective Garrett fi nds himself entrenched in an investigation he cant walk away from. Recognizing Rosa from his past, he was resolute that justice be served. As the investigation leads Garrett south, he seeks the assistance of an old friend and current Vice-Detective with the LAPD, David Ross. When Ross is unable to open doors in the Los Angeles area, Garrett realizes his next stop is his hometown on the Mexican border where he stumbles on a link to Los Zetas, a Drug Cartel that has formed an alliance with the Mexican Mafi a. Used to operating with impunity in Mexico, the cartel targets Garrett and his family as his investigation begins to threaten their business. In a daring attempt to make things right, the detectives cross the border to confront the man directing the cartel henchmen.