Sailing on Friday: The Perilous Voyage of America's Merchant Marine (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781574882995)

Sailing on Friday recounts the growth and decline of what twice became the world's most powerful maritime flect. This is a tale of operatic dimension, peopled with patriots, politicians, industrial geniuses, fearless seamen, and gallant swashbucklers. It includes accounts of little-noted innovations that had long-lasting effects, daring ocean rescues, sea battles, and financial gambles that won or lost millions. Growing stress among diverse forces of mer-chants, shipowners, seafarers, and federal agencies brings this exciting story to an appalling climax.

Author: John A. Butler
ISBN-10: 1574882996
ISBN-13: 9781574882995
Publisher: Potomac Books
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2000
Pages: 290
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.94lbs
Size: 9.17h x 6.05w x 0.62d