Rescue and Recovery: Iskra's Ordeal in the Western Isles [Paperback]

Frank Mulville (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 25, 1997

Frank Mulville has sailed Iskra through countless hazards on his voyages around the globe, but none were more dangerous than this. While off the Scottish coast, a gale tore skra from her mooring and cast her on a rocky shore where she was badly damaged and holed below the waterline. Frank's account of the disaster and their last-minute rescue makes exciting reading; equally gripping is the story of Iskra's salvage and rebuilding.

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Review

Twice a winner of the British Best Book of the Sea award, Frank [Mulville] recently published his ninth work, Rescue and Recovery. His books tell the stories of a cruising life: his experiences aboard a torpedoed trading ship during World War II; of being shipwrecked; of the joys and sorrows of single-handing; and of his postwar climb from window cleaner to salesman and cookery demonstrator, to journalist, to manufacturing entrepreneur in London. --Excerpted from Cruising World, March 1998

About the Author

Frank Mulville has sailed his gaff cutter Iskra through numerous adventures, including several solo crossings of the Atlantic. He has contributed to yachting journals around the world and is the author of several books, including Dear Dolphin and Single-handed Sailing.

Product Details

• Paperback: 180 pages
• Publisher: Sheridan House (January 25, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574090380
• ISBN-13: 978-1574090383
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,476,356 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Iskra survives for more adventures., January 1, 2011

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This review is from: Rescue and Recovery: Iskra's Ordeal in the Western Isles (Paperback)

The story of a random voyage beset with problems from the outset. Having decided to leave Northern Spain Mulville sails North and by stages arrives at Gigha. Disaster strikes when the anchorage becomes untenable and Iskra is wrecked on the rocky shore. All seems lost until the resolve of crew and skipper aided by resouceful islanders saves the day, and the vessel is repaired to yet again sail the high seas. Not so much about sailing, more about the determination of individuals offering skills and aid to achieve a goal. The voyage resumes and Iskra completes her voyage 'over the top' and down the East coast. Mulville tells a super tale, and this one makes good reading. Some lessons can also be learned, as Mulville would I am sure would agree.