USA: In the Heart of the Sea
In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex
Winner of the National Book Award, Nathaniel Philbrick’s book is a fantastic saga of survival and adventure, steeped in the lore of whaling, with deep resonance in American literature and history.
In 1820, the whaleship Essex was rammed and sunk by an angry sperm whale, leaving the desperate crew to drift for more than ninety days in three tiny boats. Nathaniel Philbrick uses little-known documents and vivid details about the Nantucket whaling tradition to reveal the chilling facts of this infamous maritime disaster.
The story was adapted into a feature film which came out in late 2015.
By: Nathaniel Philbrick
Publisher: Penguin Books; Reissue edition (May 1, 2001)
ISBN-13: 978-0141001821
Related to following destinations: East Coast (USA), Nantucket, USA
Related to the following Cruising Resources: Books, Classic Voyages / Cruising Historical, Orcas and Yachts, Safety, Safety and Medical