[PDF] Most Dangerous Sea eBook

Author : Mary M. Cerullo
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 33,10 MB
Release : 2008-04-09
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780811863490

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Discover the truth about some of the dangerous creatures that live in the ocean

Author : Atina Hseham
Publisher : Mahesh Dutt Sharma
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 39,59 MB
Release : 2024-07-02
Category : Travel
ISBN :

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Through a combination of historical accounts, expert analysis, and thrilling anecdotes, the most dangerous sea voyages bring to life the challenges and triumphs of seafaring adventures. From ancient explorers to modern-day sailors, readers will discover the strategies, skills, and technologies used to navigate these hazardous waters safely. • The Drake Passage, located between South America and Antarctica, is known for its fierce winds and massive waves, making it one of the most dangerous sea routes in the world. • The Strait of Malacca, a narrow waterway between Malaysia and Indonesia, is one of the busiest shipping lanes globally, with over 25% of global trade passing through its waters. • The Gulf of Aden, off the coast of Somalia, is notorious for pirate attacks, with hundreds of ships hijacked or attacked by pirates in recent years.

Author : Edwin S. Iversen
Publisher : Pineapple Press Inc
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 49,97 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 156164370X

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Shows how to avoid dangerous creatures and how to administer first aid just in case you don't.

Author : Derek Lundy
Publisher : Vintage Canada
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 31,93 MB
Release : 2010-11-05
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0307369897

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In the tradition of Into Thin Air and The Perfect Storm, an intensely gripping account of the round-the-world single-handed yacht race that claimed the life of Canadian sailor Gerry Roufs in a make-or-break dash through 12,000 miles of terror in the Southern Ocean.

Author : Charles H. Lagerbom
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 22,17 MB
Release : 2021-08-02
Category : History
ISBN : 1439673209

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Cape Horn conjures up images of wind-whipped waters and desperate mariners in frozen rigging. Long recognized as a maritime touchstone for sailors, it marks the spot where the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans meet in one writhing mass. "Doubling" Cape Horn became the ultimate test, earning a prominent place in Maine maritime history. At the end of South America, it shares longitude 67° west exactly with Cutler, Maine, a direct north-south line of seven thousand miles. Maine Cape Horners were recognized by a golden earring. If they did not survive this most difficult journey in the world, the earring covered the costs of their funeral, should the body ever be found. Maritime historian Charles H. Lagerbom traveled to the end of the world to help research this exciting story of bold Mainers and their exhilarating and oftentimes deadly dance with danger.

Author : Dennis M. Powers
Publisher : Citadel Press
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 30,81 MB
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : 9780806528427

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One of the most rugged expanses in the continental U.S., the coast of northern California and Oregon saw frequent shipping disasters in the 19th century, before Congress ordered the construction of lighthouses on such dangerous promontories as Heceta Head, Cape Mendocino and a seaward-trending pile of rocks called St. George Reef. The brave, resourceful engineer who directed the Tillamook Rock lighthouse construction, Alexander Ballantyne, was later engaged for the St. George job, and it's this story that author Powers (Treasure Ship) chronicles here. Without any maps to illustrate it, however, readers will need an atlas to follow the movement of men and ships up and down the coast. Later chapters describing lighthouse life prove less problematic; lighthouse keepers were fascinating, courageous characters (and included a good number of women) who not only kept lights burning and fog horns sounding, but also risked life and limb to rescue people stranded in torrential weather.

Author : Gary Griggs
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 16,6 MB
Release : 2022-06-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1493068261

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The oceans cover 71% of the planet and pose a myriad of hazards to everyone from blue-water sailors to the casual beachcomber. From rip currents to rogue waves, the possibilities for some water-borne calamity seem endless, but in most cases a deadly outcome can be avoided or at least mitigated by having a better understanding of the risks involved. This book presents cautionary tales of the most dangerous aspects of oceans encounters, including hazardous sea life such as sharks and rays, the power of waves and high seas that can engulf an entire fleet of naval vessels. In each case the author provides actual examples of various ocean phenomena and the people who either survive or succumb to them, from competitive big-wave surfers to the passengers and crew of the ocean liner Queen Elizabeth 2, severely damaged by a 95-foot wave that seemed to come out of nowhere in the middle of the night. The author also addresses several well-known maritime disasters and their causes, as well as such phenomena as the so-called Bermuda Triangle. Above all, The Ominous Oceans seeks t provide a better understanding of the perilous seas, so that we will be better prepared before taking that swim or venturing off to places unknown.

Author : John Clancy
Publisher : Casemate
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 18,59 MB
Release : 2015-11-19
Category : History
ISBN : 1612003354

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“A well-detailed account of the [World War II] raid, which badly stung the Royal Navy but which the Japanese failed to exploit to a strategic advantage” (Seapower). In early April 1942, a little-known episode of World War II took place. Said by Sir Winston Churchill to be “the most dangerous moment of the war,” the Japanese made their only major offensive westwards into the Indian Ocean. As historian Sir Arthur Bryant said, “A Japanese naval victory in April 1942 would have given Japan total control of the Indian Ocean, isolated the Middle East and brought down the Churchill government.” Having crippled the American fleet at Pearl Harbor, the Japanese turned their sights on the British Eastern Fleet based at Ceylon. Occupation of Ceylon, now Sri Lanka, would not only provide the Japanese a springboard into India but also control of the essential convoy routes to Europe and the Western Desert. And aside from the British Eastern Fleet, the Indian Ocean lay undefended. In April 1942, a Japanese fleet led by six aircraft carriers, four battleships, and thirty other ships sailed into the Bay of Bengal. In the ferocious battles that followed, the British lost a carrier, two heavy cruisers, and many other ships; however, the Japanese eventually turned back, never to sail against India again. John Clancy, whose father survived the sinking of HMS Cornwall during the battle, “masterfully combines the strategic overview, the tactical decision making and many personal experiences to bring this episode of the war to life” (WWII Today). “Absolutely enthralling.” —Books Monthly “Well researched . . . a balanced view of men acting under the stress of war during a critical time.” —WWII History

Author : Caroline Robertson-Brown
Publisher : Reed New Holland
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 49,13 MB
Release : 2017-12
Category : Dangerous marine animals
ISBN : 9781925546224

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The world's oceans are filled with an array of venomous and toxic marine critters, not to mention a whole host of apex carnivores. Join ace divers and photographers Nick and Caroline Robertson-Brown as they tour the world in search of the 50 deadliest sea creatures. Animals covered come from all around the globe and include jellyfish, sea snakes, blue-ringed octopuses, lionfish, pufferfish, stingrays, cone shells, leopard seals, orcas, crocodiles and, of course, a whole range of sharks. And there's an intriguing twist in deciding just which one is the most deadly! Each entry includes stunning images by the photographers, together with a concise and captivating description of its deadly capabilities, along with facts such as where it can be found, making this the perfect book for everyone from divers and armchair naturalists to schoolchildren with a morbid fascination for the world's most dangerous creatures.