Lifeboat Sailors

Häftad, Engelska, 2001

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Retired Coast Guardsmen Denis Noble captures the stories of the brave crews who man the U.S. Coast Guard's small boat stations. Each year, these everyday heroes respond to over 37,000 calls for assistance and save more than 4,000 lives. Lifeboat Sailors bears witness to the courage of these unique men and women, and sounds the alarm for the rescue of this cherished American institution.

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Utgivningsdatum2001-04-01
Mått152 x 229 x 15 mm
Vikt390 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor234
FörlagPotomac Books Inc
ISBN9781574883367

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"I have read many thrilling accounts of lifeboat rescues by services the world over, and Lifeboat Sailors has several that are truly spinetingling." - D. D. Chomeau, President, Association for Rescue at Sea, Inc. "A perceptive insight into the Coast Guard's management of its small boat stations and raises concern for the future. For those interested in that future, it is a must read." - William D. Wilkinson, Director Emeritus of the Mariners' Museum"