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Lifeboat Sailors: The U.S. Coast Guard's Small Boat Stations (Disasters, Rescues, and the Perilous Future of the Coast Gua) - Softcover

Noble, Dennis L.

 
9781574883367: Lifeboat Sailors: The U.S. Coast Guard's Small Boat Stations (Disasters, Rescues, and the Perilous Future of the Coast Gua)

Synopsis

Retired Coast Guardsmen Denis Noble captures the stories of the brave crews who man the U.S. Coast Guard's small boat stations. Each year, these everyday heroes respond to over 37,000 calls for assistance and save more than 4,000 lives. Lifeboat Sailors bears witness to the courage of these unique men and women, and sounds the alarm for the rescue of this cherished American institution.

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About the Author

DENNIS L. NOBLE is a retired Coast Guard senior chief with a doctorate in history from Purdue University. He is the author of six books, including That Others May Live: The U.S. Life-Saving Service, 1878-1914. He lives near Seattle, Washington.

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