The Overland Launch

by C. Walter Hodges

In January 1899, Forest Hall, a three-masted, full-rigged ship, floundered in the Bristol channel, in the worst storm of a lifetime. The lifeboatman were unable to put to sea at Lynmouth. Their only chance to save the crew of the Forest Hall was to tow their boat overland to Porlock, thirteen miles away

111 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1969

About the author

Cyril Walter Hodges was a writer, an illustrator and a Shakespeare scholar.

Reviews

[Carys · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyable to read, particularly as I know the area. Probably won't read it again.

[Misti Debonno · Rating 4 out of 5]

'The Overland Launch'is a book which should be read by all, it is a blatant reminder of what lacks in todays society. A village setting of times gone by and with its inhabitants sharing a bond of unique comradery. It is an excellent depiction of a true story of unity, dedication and determination to overcome all obstacles and to rescue those in peril at sea! A perfect picture was painted by the descriptive setting and the story was further enhanced with hints of a young boys education, stimulated as it was with greek mythology.

Without doubt C. Walter Hodges was the inspirational literary artist of his time and his books remain to inspire us today...

[Margareth8537 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautifully illustrated by C. Walter Hodges, a well-known illustrator, this is based on a well-known west country shipwreck which illustrated the dedication of the lifeboatmen.
It is a very prosaic book, because Westcountrymen going about their job, are prosaic men, but it captures their determination beautifully