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Shaw, David W., 1961-

The sea shall embrace them : the tragic story of the steamship Arctic / David W. Shaw. - New York : Free Press, c2002. - xi, 241 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 231-232).

Machine generated contents note: Prologue: September 28, 1854 1 -- 1. Gentlemanly Demeanor 7 -- 2. Symmetry of Form 19 -- 3. Sea Trial 29 -- 4. Speed at All Costs 39 -- 5. Fortune of War 51 -- 6. Portent 63 -- 7. Unwitting Passengers 75 -- 8. Collision Course 85 -- 9. The Fisherman's Escape 101 -- 10. A Noble Gesture 107 -- 11. Deadly Damage 115 -- 12. Bravery Tested 125 -- 13. Cowardice 133 -- 14. Final Moments 143 -- 15. Death's Cold Grasp 153 -- 16. Battle for Life 163 -- 17. Rescue 173 -- 18. Distressing News 181 -- 19. Resurrection 193 -- 20. Aftermath 201.

ISBN: 0743222172 (alk. paper)

LCCN: 2001040956

Subjects--Corporate Names:
Arctic (Steamship)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Shipwrecks--North Atlantic Ocean.

LC Class. No.: G530.A67 / S52 2002

Dewey Class. No.: 910/.916344