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The narrative centers on the courageous crew of the tug Foundation Franklin, which operated from 1930 to 1948, rescuing sinking ships in perilous North Atlantic waters. Battling towering waves and severe weather, the tug and its crew saved hundreds of vessels and thousands of lives, even in wartime conditions patrolled by U-boats. Farley Mowat delivers a gripping account of their epic struggles against the relentless sea, showcasing the bravery and resilience of those who risked everything to save others.
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Grey Seas Under, Farley Mowat
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- Released
- 2001
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- Title
- Grey Seas Under
- Subtitle
- The Perilous Rescue Mission of a N.A. Salvage Tug
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Farley Mowat
- Publisher
- Globe Pequot Press
- Publisher
- 2001
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 354
- ISBN13
- 9781585742400
- Category
- History
- Description
- The narrative centers on the courageous crew of the tug Foundation Franklin, which operated from 1930 to 1948, rescuing sinking ships in perilous North Atlantic waters. Battling towering waves and severe weather, the tug and its crew saved hundreds of vessels and thousands of lives, even in wartime conditions patrolled by U-boats. Farley Mowat delivers a gripping account of their epic struggles against the relentless sea, showcasing the bravery and resilience of those who risked everything to save others.