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Wreck of the Carl D.
- A True Story of Loss, Survival, and Rescue at Sea
- Narrated by: Gary D. MacFadden
- Length: 7 hrs and 9 mins
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Summary
On November 18, 1958, a 623-foot limestone carrier - caught in one of the most violent storms in Lake Michigan history - broke in two and sank in less than five minutes. Four of the 35-person crew escaped to a small raft, to which they clung in total darkness, braving 30-foot waves and frigid temperatures. As the storm raged on, a search-and-rescue mission hunted for survivors, while the frantic citizens of nearby Rogers City, Michigan, the hardscrabble town that was home to 26 members of the Carl D. Bradley's crew, anxiously awaited word of their loved ones' fates. In Wreck of the Carl D., Michael Schumacher reconstructs the terrible accident, perilous search, and chilling aftermath for the small Michigan town so intimately affected by the tragedy.
The book is published by Indiana University.
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- Paul Hulbert
- 05-06-20
Fascinating story, great narration
A very interesting history of a ship lost to the winter storms on the Great lakes and the endurance of men in the icy waters. The narration was also very good.
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- Ron T
- 25-03-16
A harrowing story of survival and loss
Thanks to Gordon Lightfoot's song, everyone knows the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Prior to that the Great Lakes have claimed numerous ships and crews. The Carl D. Bradley was such a ship, a huge limestone carrier that sank in a November gale take all but two members of the crew with her.
Michael Schumacher has researched the history of Carl D, spoke to the families of those lost and those who were involved in the search and rescue. He brings an intimacy to the story that leaves you hoping that some crew would survive though you know they will not. His work will both entertain and educate the listener.
Going beyond the Carl D, he also tells of the loss of her sister ship, Cedarville; as well as the Daniel J. Morrell.
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- Julie
- 12-12-12
Looking for more books from this narrator
Where does Wreck of the Carl D. rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Pretty high. He made it very interesting.
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It was a tragedy that I was unaware of until a friend told me about it. This book was very informative to me--having known nothing before I listened to it.
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- Terry
- 30-08-18
Interesting Tale of Legendary Wreck
I've always been fascinated with this tragedy and this is a well balanced fair telling of the story with out over sensationalizing.