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True Rescue #6
Rescue of the Bounty (Young Readers Edition): Disaster and Survival in Superstorm Sandy
Book six in the True Rescue series for young readers, this pulse-pounding account of disaster and survival at sea follows the HMS Bounty whose fateful course through Superstorm Sandy would lead to one of the most heroic Coast Guard rescue missions ever...
On October 23, 2012, with Superstorm Sandy fast approaching, Captain Robin Walbridge made the fateful decision to sail the HMS Bounty from New London, Connecticut to St. Petersburg, Florida, believing the wooden ship, a replica of the original, famous Bounty, would fare better at sea than at port. He told the crew that anyone who did not want to come on the voyage could leave the ship and there would be no hard feelings. No one took the captain up on his offer, and this decision would have fatal consequences.
Four days into the voyage, Superstorm Sandy made an almost direct hit on the Bounty ―sending the crew tumbling into the ocean filled with crashing thirty-foot waves. Some were swept far from the ship, others found themselves tangled in the rigging, while others were trapped below the surface by the masts and spreaders. What ensued was one of the most complex, dangerous, and massive Coast Guard rescue missions in history. Rescue of the Bounty from authors Michael J. Tougias and Douglas Campbell is a gripping, inspiring, and unforgettable account―the perfect choice for young adventure-seekers, as well as fans of I Survived, Torpedoed , and Grenade .
On October 23, 2012, with Superstorm Sandy fast approaching, Captain Robin Walbridge made the fateful decision to sail the HMS Bounty from New London, Connecticut to St. Petersburg, Florida, believing the wooden ship, a replica of the original, famous Bounty, would fare better at sea than at port. He told the crew that anyone who did not want to come on the voyage could leave the ship and there would be no hard feelings. No one took the captain up on his offer, and this decision would have fatal consequences.
Four days into the voyage, Superstorm Sandy made an almost direct hit on the Bounty ―sending the crew tumbling into the ocean filled with crashing thirty-foot waves. Some were swept far from the ship, others found themselves tangled in the rigging, while others were trapped below the surface by the masts and spreaders. What ensued was one of the most complex, dangerous, and massive Coast Guard rescue missions in history. Rescue of the Bounty from authors Michael J. Tougias and Douglas Campbell is a gripping, inspiring, and unforgettable account―the perfect choice for young adventure-seekers, as well as fans of I Survived, Torpedoed , and Grenade .
- GenresAdventure
224 pages, Hardcover
Published September 13, 2022
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About the author
Michael J. Tougias
72 books160 followersAdventure is the theme that runs through most of my books, from outdoors titles (The Connecticut River from Source to Sea, Exploring the Hidden Charles) to fiction (Until I Have No Country) to nonfiction sea rescues (Overboard! A Storm Too Soon, Rescue of the Bounty).
One of my current adventures is waiting to see if Disney will begin filming a movie-length version of the Coast Guard rescue book The Finest Hours. Another adventure for me is publishing a funny family memoir with my daughter, called The Cringe Chronicles (Mortifying Misadventures with my Dad).
My friends have been asking if I'll write a sequel to There's a Porcupine in my Outhouse (2003 Outdoor Book of the Year) but I think they just want me to revise their characters so they don't look so dumb!
One of my current adventures is waiting to see if Disney will begin filming a movie-length version of the Coast Guard rescue book The Finest Hours. Another adventure for me is publishing a funny family memoir with my daughter, called The Cringe Chronicles (Mortifying Misadventures with my Dad).
My friends have been asking if I'll write a sequel to There's a Porcupine in my Outhouse (2003 Outdoor Book of the Year) but I think they just want me to revise their characters so they don't look so dumb!
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June 20, 2023
The Bounty was a three masted tall ship with a crew of 16 based out of New London, Connecticut. It was October, 2012 and Hurricane Sandy was predicted to hit soon and hit hard. The Bounty was set to sail from Connecticut down to Florida. Captain Walbridge, an experienced sea captain, met with his crew to explain the situation, his plan, and see if any of them wanted to leave the ship. No one voiced any objections and no one left. They set sail that night despite the predicted superstorm and a few other issues noted about the condition of the ship (that had not been relayed to the crew). Things went terribly wrong within hours and only got worse. Fortunately for the crew, there were rescue teams who were on alert and ready to go into action on a moments notice and they did so without hesitation.
Fast paced and engaging, with photographs for additional appeal. Characters are easily distinguished despite there being quite a few of them. Has a different feel to it than some of the other survival/shipwreck stories due to the different era, location, and situation. Back matter includes glossary and an authors' notes.
*Acknowledgements generically thank all the people who talked with the authors BUT THERE ARE NO SOURCE NOTES! This drops my rating
Fast paced and engaging, with photographs for additional appeal. Characters are easily distinguished despite there being quite a few of them. Has a different feel to it than some of the other survival/shipwreck stories due to the different era, location, and situation. Back matter includes glossary and an authors' notes.
*Acknowledgements generically thank all the people who talked with the authors BUT THERE ARE NO SOURCE NOTES! This drops my rating
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