The Finest Hours: The True Story of the U.S. Coast Guard's Most Daring Sea Rescue

The Finest Hours by Michael J. Tougias and Casey Sherman is a gripping true story of courage, survival, and one of the most daring sea rescues in U.S. Coast Guard history. In the winter of 1952, a brutal Nor’easter strikes New England, tearing two oil tankers apart off the coast of Cape Cod. With dozens of sailors trapped in freezing, deadly seas, four young Coast Guardsmen are sent out on what seems like an impossible mission.

Led by Bernie Webber, the crew battles massive waves, darkness, lost navigation, and fear as they search for the stranded men aboard the SS Pendleton. Suspenseful and moving, this nonfiction account captures the bravery of ordinary people facing extraordinary danger.

Perfect for readers who enjoy survival stories, maritime history, heroic rescues, and true adventure.

Paperback, Very Good