Tag: maritime history

  • Last Man Off by Matt Lewis

    Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Last Man Off: This is why I didn’t join the navy. Quick synopsis: First person retelling of the sinking of the Sudur Havid, a fishing boat which sank near Antarctica. Fun Fact Non-History People Will Like: When the Sudur Havid went fishing they put about 15,000 hooks in the water at…

  • A Dune Adrift by Marq De Villiers and Sheila Hirtle

    Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for A Dune Adrift: The island is literally moving as we speak. Quick synopsis: The history of Sable Island off the coast of Canada. Yes, it is more interesting than it sounds! Fun Fact Non-History People Will Like: Sable Island is home to at least 350 shipwrecks. It’s also home to 500…

  • Deadliest Sea by Kalee Thompson

    Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Deadliest Sea: This is why I hate fishing. Quick Synopsis: The story of the sinking of the Alaska Ranger and subsequent rescue by the Coast Guard in 2008. Fun Fact Non-History People Will Like: People have been revived from drowning an hour after they were thought dead. This may be dubious.…