Stranded

Alaska’s Worst Maritime Disaster Nearly Happened Twice

By Aaron Saunders | Publisher: Dundurn Press

About the book

In 1918, Canadian Pacific steamship Princess Sophia ran aground on Alaska’s Vanderbilt reef. She sat there for two terrifying days before sinking in a raging snowstorm. Seventy-six years later, a cruise ship called the Star Princess was sailing in the same stretch of water — and Alaska’s worst maritime disaster nearly repeated itself.

Editions of Stranded

Paperback
ISBN 9781459731547
EBook
ISBN 9781459731561
PDF
ISBN 9781459731554

Read an Excerpt

In 1918, Canadian Pacific steamship Princess Sophia ran aground on Alaska’s Vanderbilt reef. She sat there for two terrifying days before sinking in a raging snowstorm. Seventy-six years later, a cruise ship called the Star Princess was sailing in the same stretch of water — and Alaska’s worst maritime disaster nearly repeated itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stranded about?

In 1918, Canadian Pacific steamship Princess Sophia ran aground on Alaska’s Vanderbilt reef. She sat there for two terrifying days before sinking in a raging snowstorm. Seventy-six years later, a cruise ship called the Star Princess was sailing in the same stretch of water — and Alaska’s worst maritime disaster nearly repeated itself.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Stranded?

Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Transport: general interest > Ships and boats: general interest

Where can I read a sample of Stranded?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781459731547

How long is Stranded and how many pages does it have?

Stranded has 144 page(s)

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Stranded?

Aaron Saunders

Who is the Publisher of the book Stranded?

Dundurn Press

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Stranded is available as paperback(ISBN 9781459731547) and ebook(ISBN 9781459731561) and pdf(ISBN 9781459731554)

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