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Ship of Miracles: 14,000 Lives and One Miraculous Voyage

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Ship of Miracles

14,000 Lives and One Miraculous Voyage

by Bill Gilbert , Alexander M., Jr. Haig

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Used Like New(1 Copy): Fine in fine dust jacket. FINE CONDITION-CLEAN AND TIGHT BOOK. PAGES CLEAN, BINDING TIGHT. DUST JACKET IN FINE CONDITION. SHIPS FROM WA-USPS. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 224 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. FINE CONDITION-CLEAN AND TIGHT BOOK. PAGES CLEAN, BINDING TIGHT. DUST JACKET IN FINE CONDITION. SHIPS FROM WA-USPS. nf-Ship of Miracles: 14, 000 Lives and One Miraculous Voyage. Triumph Books (IL), 2000. Product Description OFFICIAL BOOK OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE KOREAN WAR 50th ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE It was a miracle worthy of the season. When Captain Leonard La Rue spied from his twelve-man merchant ship, the Meredith Victory, the throng of Korean refugees on the docks of a city in flames, he didn't hesitate to do what others would consider impossible. In December of 1950, La Rue and his skeleton crew rescued fourteen thousand Korean refugees from the hands of the rapidly-approaching Chinese army in the city of Hungnam. Through the night and next day, a seemingly endless succession of refugees boarded the Meredith, their will to live and strong spirit steeling them against the bitter cold and incredibly crowded conditions. Standing shoulder to shoulder for three days the refugees and crew stoically endured as La Rue steered the ship through sea battle, a thirty-mile web of sea mines, and enemy shelling. Ship of Miracles is the incredible story of what has been called "the greatest rescue operation by a single ship in the history of mankind." Against all odds, the little merchant vessel transported its precious cargo to the island of Koje-Do on Christmas Eve completely unharmed, all fourteen thousand refugees alive and well, including an additional five new lives begun on this incredible journey. As the fiftieth anniversary of this miraculous rescue approaches, Ship of Miracles is as touching today as it was then; a tale you'll hold close to your heart, and return to time and again. While the United States Navy prepares to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the perilous evacuation at Hungnam and honor the Meredith Victory's miraculous feat, read this never-before-told account from the crew themselves, as they relate the incredible and unbelievable details of their three-day journey from fear to freedom. Bill Gilbert is the Author of 18 books, covering Politics, sports heroes, business, government and World War II. A former reporter for the Washington Post, he served in the air force during the Korean War. 1950's; Asian; History; Koje Island; Korea; Korean War; Meredith Victory (Ship); Military; Naval; Non-Fiction

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Used Very Good(1 Copy): Very Good in Good jacket 205 pages, some b/w photos. Tight, clean book. The dj has light wear along edges. "Ship of Miracles is the incredible story of what has been called the greatest rescue operation by a single ship in the history of mankind. In December of 1950 Captain Leonard La Rue and the crew of the SS Meredith Victory resuced fourteen thousand North Korean refugees fleeing from rapidly approaching Chinese and Korean forces in a small merchant ship that was never meant to carry more than twelve passengers. Standing shoulder to shoulder and without food or water, the refugees stoically endured a three day journey, many of them exposed to the harsh conditions of the Korean winter on the ship's open decks along the way. All fourteen thousand passengers, as well as five newborn infants delivered during the voyage, disembarked safely on Christmas Day at the tiny island of Koje-Do." Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Standard Weight. Category: Ships & the Sea; ISBN: 1572433663. Inventory No: 050268.

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In December 1950, the skeleton crew of the merchant ship, "The Meredith Victory" rescued 14,000 Korean refugees from the hands of the rapidly approaching Chinese army in the city of Hungnam. Here is the incredible story of how the little vessel pulled off what's been called the greatest rescue operation in history by a single ship. Archival photos.

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Media: Hardcover Book, 224 pages

Language: English

Publisher: Triumph Books (IL)

Edition: Unknown

ISBN-10: 1572433663

Publication Date: Sep. 1st, 2000

ISBN-13: 9781572433663

Dimensions: 6.22 x 9.24 x 0.86 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.07 lbs

Categories: Korean War History

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