Retired Coast Guardsmen Denis Noble captures the stories of the brave crews who man the U.S. Coast Guard's small boat stations. Each year, these everyday heroes respond to over 37,000 calls for assistance and save more than 4,000 lives. Lifeboat Sailors bears witness to the courage of these unique men and women, and sounds the alarm for the rescue of this cherished American institution.
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DENNIS L. NOBLE is a retired Coast Guard senior chief with a doctorate in history from Purdue University. He is the author of six books, including That Others May Live: The U.S. Life-Saving Service, 1878-1914. He lives near Seattle, Washington.
"I have read many thrilling accounts of lifeboat rescues by services the world over, and Lifeboat Sailors has several that are truly spinetingling." - D. D. Chomeau, President, Association for Rescue at Sea, Inc. "A perceptive insight into the Coast Guard's management of its small boat stations and raises concern for the future. For those interested in that future, it is a must read." - William D. Wilkinson, Director Emeritus of the Mariners' Museum"
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