The story of the S.S. Athenia is one of heroism, tragedy, and survival on the high seas. Writer Max Caulfield brings to life the harrowing tale of the assault on a civilian passenger ship at the outbreak of World War II. By interviewing survivors and combing through archives, Caulfield presents a gripping narrative of an event that shook the world and left lasting scars on those involved. 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.