Synopsis
A gripping true account of a daring rescue at sea and the divers who faced death underwater.
This book, On the Bottom, tells the story of one of marine salvage’s greatest feats. It follows a team of divers and engineers as they raise a sunken submarine from deep, dangerous water, facing dangerous conditions and long odds. The narrative blends technical detail with human courage, showing how leadership, teamwork, and steadfast nerve drive a seemingly impossible mission to success.
Readers will gain insight into the practicalities of deep-sea diving, salvage operations, and the persistent problem‑solving that makes breakthroughs possible. The account emphasizes not just the mechanics, but the men who keep resolve steady when every setback tests their endurance.
- How a mid‑twentieth‑century salvage operation was planned and executed under extreme conditions
- The equipment, procedures, and seamanship essential to deep‑sea work
- Profiles of the divers, operators, and officers who led the effort
- The human dimension of courage, leadership, and perseverance under pressure
Ideal for fans of nautical history, adventure, and true stories of technical daring.
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"On the Bottom": An Epic of Deep-Sea Diving (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. Witness an epic tale of determination and survival in this gripping true story of the salvage of the S. 51 submarine. Faced with dreadful odds and overwhelming pressure, this harrowing account captures the tireless efforts of the author, a seasoned naval officer, and the crewmen under his command as they battle against time and unforgiving circumstances to raise the sunken vessel and recover the bodies of its entombed crewmen. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780282550752_0
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On the Bottom
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282550752
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"On the Bottom": An Epic of Deep-Sea Diving (Classic Reprint)
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282550752
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