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Sailing on Friday : The Perilous Voyage of America's Merchant Marine
Overview
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.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781574882995
- ISBN-10: 1574882996
- Publisher: Potomac Books
- Publish Date: October 2000
- Dimensions: 9.17 x 6.05 x 0.62 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.94 pounds
- Page Count: 290
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