Imagine being thousands of miles out to sea. The weather shows no mercy. Whether caught in a storm, sunk by a torpedo, or forced overboard by an angry crew, being stranded at sea is a frightening experience.

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Introduction -- Mutiny on the high seas -- The wreck of the Essex -- The Lusitania caught off guard -- S.S. St. Louis turned away -- Boat people stranded at sea -- Book review -- Glossary -- Index.