Adrift: A True Story of Tragedy on the Icy Atlantic and the One Who Lived to Tell about It

Name: Adrift: A True Story of Tragedy on the Icy Atlantic and the One Who Lived to Tell about It
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Book Synopsis: A story of tragedy at sea where every desperate act meant life or death. The small ship making the Liverpool-to-New York trip in the early months of 1856 carried mail, crates of dry goods, and more than one hundred passengers, mostly Irish emigrants. Suddenly an iceberg tore the ship asunder and five lifeboats were lowered. As four lifeboats drifted into the fog and icy water, never to be heard from again, the last boat wrenched away from the sinking ship with a few blankets, some water and biscuits, and thirteen souls. Only one would survive. This is his story.

As they started their nine days adrift more than four hundred miles off Newfoundland, the castaways—an Irish couple and their two boys, an English woman and her daughter, newlyweds from Ireland, and several crewmen, including Thomas W. Nye from Fairhaven, Massachusetts—began fighting over food and water. One by one, though, day by day, they died. Some from exposure, others from madness and panic. In the end, only Nye and the ship's log survived. Using Nye's firsthand descriptions and later newspaper accounts, ship's logs, assorted diaries, and family archives, Brian Murphy chronicles the horrific nine days that thirteen people suffered adrift on the cold gray Atlantic. Adrift brings readers to the edge of human limits, where every frantic decision and desperate act is a potential life saver or life taker.

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Prepare yourself to be enthralled by the gripping true story of survival against all odds in "Adrift: A True Story of Tragedy on the Icy Atlantic and the One Who Lived to Tell about It." Join the passengers and crew aboard a small ship that meets its tragic fate when an iceberg tears it apart, leading to a harrowing battle for survival amidst the unforgiving elements of the Atlantic in 1856.

Immerse yourself in the heart-wrenching tale of thirteen individuals adrift at sea, their every decision a matter of life or death. Experience the raw emotions, the frantic struggles for food and water, and the unyielding courage of the lone survivor, Thomas W. Nye. Brian Murphy's meticulous research and vivid storytelling skillfully recreate the chilling nine-day ordeal endured by these courageous souls.

Feel the chill of the icy Atlantic as you navigate the treacherous waters alongside the castaways, experiencing their ultimate test of resilience and fortitude. "Adrift" will take you on a riveting journey to the brink of human endurance, where survival hangs by a thread, and every choice can make the difference between life and death.

Experience the powerful account of hope, tragedy, and survival in "Adrift," a poignant reminder of the indomitable human spirit in the face of overwhelming adversity. Dive into this gripping narrative today and discover the astonishing true story of one man's sheer will to survive against all odds.

Explore "Adrift" now and embark on an unforgettable journey of survival and courage.

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