Hodges, C.Walter
The Overland Launch
- ISBN 13:
- 9780861834082
- author:
- Hodges, C.Walter
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Exmoor Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 112
- Dimensions:
- 15.5 x 21.9 x 1.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Overland Launch by C. Walter Hodges In January 1899, a dramatic rescue took place off the coast of Exmoor. The Forest Hall, a three-masted fullriggedship, was caught in the worst storms of the lifetime and floundered in the Bristol Channel. Despite efforts to launch a lifeboat from Lynmouth, the crew's only hope lay in towing their boat overland to Porlock, 13 miles away. This remarkable story is retold by C.Walter Hodges, who brings to life the bravery and determination of those involved. The tale is set against the stunning backdrop of Exmoor's coastline, where the calm summer days give way to treacherous winter storms. A true story of human endeavour in the face of extreme weather, The Overland Launch is a gripping account that showcases the courage and resilience of those who risked everything to save others.
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