On the Edge of Survival: A Shipwreck, a Raging Storm, and the Harrowing Alaskan Rescue That Became a Legend

by Spike Walker

Book Overview

"From the acclaimed author whose beloved books inspired the hit television show, "The Deadliest Catch, "comes a thrilling true adventure tale in the Alaskan seas "A Malaysian cargo ship on its way from Seattle, Washington to China ran aground off the coast of western Alaska's Aleutian Islands on December 8, 2004 during a brutal storm, leading to one of the most incredible Coast Guard rescue missions of all time. Two Coast Guard Jayhawk helicopters...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312286341
• ISBN13: 9780312286347
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 279 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.8" x 8.2"