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The Perfect Storm
About this audiobook
Man's struggle against the sea is a theme that has created some of the world's most exciting stories. Now, in the tradition of Moby Dick comes a New York Times best-seller destined to become a modern classic. Written by journalist Sebastian Junger, The Perfect Storm combines an intimate portrait of a small fishing crew with fascinating scientific data about boats and weather systems.
In late October, North Atlantic seas are unpredictable. Still, one last good swordfish catch is a chance to start the winter with a fat wallet. As Captain Billy Tyne steers his foot longboat Andrea Gail toward the Grand Banks, growing weather fronts are moving toward the same waters. The Andrea Gail is sailing into the storm of the century, one with mile per hour winds and waves cresting over feet.
As each man on the boat faces this ultimate foe, Sebastian Junger gives the account an immediacy that fills The Perfect Storm with suspense and authenticity. Narrator Richard M Davidson's reading adds further drama to this unforgettable sea adventure. An interview with the author condudes the audiobook.
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"Fishing on the Grand Banks," illustration by Le Breton, from Voyage a Terre Neuve ("Journey to Newfoundland"), published in by Arthur comte de Gobineau (at page ). Online, courtesy Memorial University of Newfoundland.
When fishing boats are in the North Atlantic Grand Banks, they are days away from land. Captains cannot "make a run" for safe harbor when storms strike. There are no harbors at sea.
Like generations of fishermen before them, Billy Tyne and his five experienced crewmen knew that fact when they left Gloucester harbor in late September All sword fishermen know. It goes with the job.
Andrea Gail, the ship which was lost during 's "Perfect Storm." Photo online, courtesy US Coast Guard.
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