The Rescue of the Gale Runner: Death, Heroism, and the U.S. Coast Guard (New Perspectives on Maritime History and Nautical Archaeology) [Paperback]

Dennis L. Noble (Author)

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Publication Date: April 20, 2008 | Series: New Perspectives on Maritime History and Nautical Archaeology

"Recounts the tragic story of the crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Quillayute River Station, who attempted to rescue the sailors of the sailboat Gale Runner in February 1997. . . . Will give you a greater understanding and respect for what the men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard are asked to do and accomplish every day somewhere on the nation's waters."--US Naval Institute Proceedings

 

"Noble's on-the-spot experiences, his professional background and his established maturity as an historical writer make The Rescue of the Gale Runner as gripping an account of rescue efforts as the parallel work of Dennis Smith, retired New York firefighter and historical author who released the evocative Report from Ground Zero."--Peninsula Daily News

 

"From the first alarm through the loss of three Coast Guard lives on the first boat, the dispatch of the second boat, and finally the helicopter rescue of the fishermen, Noble was there. . . . It was the worst loss of life suffered by a Coast Guard small boat station since 1961."--Sequim (Washington) Gazette

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Book Description

"Recounts the tragic story of the crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Quillayute River Station, who attempted to rescue the sailors of the sailboat Gale Runner in February 1997. . . . Will give you a greater understanding and respect for what the men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard are asked to do and accomplish every day somewhere on the nation's waters."--US Naval Institute Proceedings

 

"Noble's on-the-spot experiences, his professional background and his established maturity as an historical writer make The Rescue of the Gale Runner as gripping an account of rescue efforts as the parallel work of Dennis Smith, retired New York firefighter and historical author who released the evocative Report from Ground Zero."--Peninsula Daily News

 

"From the first alarm through the loss of three Coast Guard lives on the first boat, the dispatch of the second boat, and finally the helicopter rescue of the fishermen, Noble was there. . . . It was the worst loss of life suffered by a Coast Guard small boat station since 1961."--Sequim (Washington) Gazette

About the Author

Dennis L. Noble, a retired U.S. Coast Guard senior chief petty officer, the author of numerous books including Lifeboat Sailors: Disasters, Rescues, and the Perilous Future of the Coast Guard's Small Boat Stations. He was visiting the Quillayute River Station in Washington State when the Gale Runner incident took place.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: University Press of Florida (April 20, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0813032709
• ISBN-13: 978-0813032702
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #383,202 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: The Rescue of the Gale Runner: Death, Heroism, and the U.S. Coast Guard (New Perspectives on Maritime History and Nautical Archaeology) (Hardcover)

This book is a great tale of a tragic and truly heroic event all wrapped into one. The XO Chopper Pilot is a good friend of mine from the USCG Academy. He recently signed this book for me at our 35th reunion. It is no surprise to me that he took on and defeated the weather on that night. Paul recently wrote that after graduation he "fell in love with" the mission of the Coast Guard, especially S&R (Search and Rescue). He and the other men and women of the USCG bravely perform heroic deeds on a regular basis. The author has done a good job of accounting the details surrounding the event as well as the attitudes of the people involved. This book is a great read for persons interested in learning more about the S & R teams within the Guard as well as the human side of the American Heroes that serve and protect us every day.