Last Man Off
A True Story of Disaster and Survival on the Antarctic Seas
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4.3 • 31 Ratings
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- £2.99
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- £2.99
Publisher Description
THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER
A brilliantly written, hour-by-hour account of an ocean tragedy and the inexperienced marine biologist who saved the ship's crew.
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The waters of Antarctica, June 6th 1998. 23-year-old Matt Lewis has just started his dream job. An observer aboard a deep-sea fishing boat, he is mesmerized by his new surroundings: glistening icebergs, killer whales and majestic albatross.
As the crew haul in their lines for the day, the waves seem bigger than usual - they are casting shadows on the deck. A storm is brewing.
What follows is an astonishing story of human courage, folly and tragedy. With the captain missing, and the crew forced to abandon ship, Lewis leads the escape onto three life rafts, where the battle for survival begins.
As heard on BBC Radio 4, this true story will be enjoyed by readers of classics such as A Perfect Storm and Touching the Void, as well as fans of Deadliest Catch, Captain Phillips and 127 Hours.
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'Reads like a sinister version of The Perfect Storm . . . Thrilling, compelling, unsettling, rewarding' Sunday Times
'A story that reminds us of the unforgiving nature of the sea and the courage that lies within the everyday heroes that have found themselves in hell' Bear Grylls
Customer Reviews
Cold, wet and scary
Honest, compelling account of a short but very nasty disaster. Strongly recommended to anyone with an unrest in the sea or the antarctic
A gripping story
This is a really good read for anyone who likes real life accounts of events. It's well written and the characters are explained to the reader along with info regarding the boat itself. I can't imagine how the survivors lived through that awful day. Well worth a read.
Fantastic read
A well written, true story that keeps your gripped until the end.