In this gripping true story of survival and perseverance, we follow a group of sailors who must fight against all odds to survive after their ship sinks in a fierce storm. From battling the elements to struggling with starvation and dehydration, this book takes readers on a harrowing journey through the open sea. Based on actual events, this book will appeal to fans of history and adventure. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.