Storm Warriors; or, Life-Boat Work on the Goodwin Sands by John Gilmore
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"Storm Warriors: or, Life-Boat Work on the Goodwin Sands" by John Gilmore is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the heroic efforts of lifeboat crews who risk their lives to save shipwrecked sailors on the treacherous Goodwin Sands. Through a mix of personal anecdotes and historical context, Gilmore aims to highlight the bravery and selflessness of these "Storm Warriors" and the evolution of life-saving practices
at sea. At the start of the text, Gilmore introduces the concept of lifeboat work by sharing a conversation between a mother and her son, who enthusiastically hopes for a shipwreck so he can witness the heroic lifeboat rescue firsthand. This sets the stage for a reflection on the historical treatment of shipwrecked sailors and how society's empathy has evolved over time. Gilmore recounts the early days of shipwrecks when victims were often plundered and neglected, contrasting this with the modern-day lifeboat movement exemplified by the National Lifeboat Institution. He hints at the challenges and dangers faced by both sailors and rescuers, foreshadowing the gripping narratives of bravery that will follow in the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gilmore, John |
|---|---|
| Title | Storm Warriors; or, Life-Boat Work on the Goodwin Sands |
| Credits |
Produced by sp1nd, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | VK: Naval science: Navigation, Merchant marine |
| Subject | Lifesaving -- Great Britain |
| Subject | Shipwrecks |
| Subject | Goodwin Sands (England) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 42415 |
| Release Date | Mar 26, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 482 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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