The Last Cruise Of The Saginaw (1912)

By George H. Read and George Henry Read

Book Overview

The Last Cruise Of The Saginaw is a historical non-fiction book written by George Henry Read and originally published in 1912. The book tells the true story of the final voyage of the USS Saginaw, a United States Navy ship that was sent to the Pacific in 1870 to establish a coaling station on Midway Island. The Saginaw was a steam-powered sloop-of-war that had previously served in the American Civil War. The crew of the ship included experienced sailors as well as new recruits, and they faced a number of challenges during their journey to Midway Island, including rough seas, equipment failures, and a lack of fresh water.After successfully reaching Midway Island, the Saginaw began its return journey to California. However, the ship struck a reef near the island and began to sink. The crew was forced to abandon ship and take to the lifeboats, with many of them eventually landing on a nearby island.The Last Cruise Of The Saginaw chronicles the harrowing experiences of the crew as they struggled to survive on the island, facing hunger, thirst, and exposure to the elements. The book also explores the rescue efforts that were mounted to save the crew, including the efforts of a whaling ship that eventually found and rescued them.Throughout the book, Read provides vivid descriptions of life on a naval vessel in the late 19th century, as well as the challenges and dangers faced by sailors at sea. The Last Cruise Of The Saginaw is a gripping tale of survival and adventure that offers a fascinating glimpse into a little-known chapter of American naval history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120895545
• ISBN13: 9781120895547
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"