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The perfect storm
Book • 1997
The book recounts the story of the Andrea Gail, a fishing boat from Gloucester, Massachusetts, that was lost at sea during the severe 1991 Perfect Storm.
Junger details the lives of the crew members, their families, and the rescue efforts during the storm.
The narrative combines technical information about fishing and storms with a compassionate and vivid portrayal of the men's experiences.
It also includes accounts of other vessels caught in the storm and the rescue operations by the U.S.
Coast Guard.
Junger details the lives of the crew members, their families, and the rescue efforts during the storm.
The narrative combines technical information about fishing and storms with a compassionate and vivid portrayal of the men's experiences.
It also includes accounts of other vessels caught in the storm and the rescue operations by the U.S.
Coast Guard.
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