Castaway Boats - Softcover

Slocum, Victor

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1574091263 ISBN 13: 9781574091267

Publisher: Sheridan House, 2001

Synopsis

The son and companion of the famous Captain Joshus Slocum presents the harrowing stories of castaway boats and the adventures of the survivors.

About this title

About the Author:

Victor Slocum travelled for years with his father - the legendary Captain Joshua Slocum, who was the first person to sail alone around the world - and then sailed the seven seas, himself, as a captain. He is the author of the classic biography, Captain Joshua Slocum, available from Adlard Coles Nautical. Based in USA.

Review:

." . . fascinating reading from the start."

"All the chapters reveal aspects of human behaviour in stressful and dangerous situations. Pillaging a wreck for the alcoholic drink aboard shows men's baser instincts might overrule their urge for self-preservation. In the boats, privation was widespread: inadequate, saturated clothing and shortages of food were constant problems." -- Journal for Maritime Research "Journal for Maritime Research, June 2002"

About this edition

• Publisher: Sheridan House
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1574091263
• ISBN 13: 9781574091267
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352