All in the Same Boat: The Untold Story of the British Ferry Crew Who Helped Win the Falklands War - Hardcover

FitzGerald, Warren

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 178606006X ISBN 13: 9781786060068

Publisher: John Blake, 2016

Synopsis

A heartwarming and hilarious account of the British ferry crew who helped win the Falklands War.

In 1982, the crew of the Norland, a British ferry, found themselves thrust into the heart of the Falklands War. Among them were Wendy, Frankie, and Candy, three gay stewards who brought humor and resilience to the chaos. This is the untold story of their incredible experiences, demonstrating the power of camaraderie in the face of adversity.

All in the Same Boat reveals the extraordinary contributions of ordinary people during wartime. Discover how the Norland became a vital troop transport, and how its crew faced heavy bombardment with unwavering spirit. This book is for readers seeking

• Inspirational war stories
• LGBTQ+ history
• British military history
• Tales of resilience and camaraderie

Experience the Falklands War through the eyes of those who lived it, and celebrate the unsung heroes who helped turn the tide.

About this title

About the Author

Warren FitzGerald is the author of the novel The Go-Away Bird, which won an Amazon Rising Stars Award, was longlisted for The Authors' Club Best First Book Award, and was Waterstones Book of the Month in October 2011. For All in the Same Boat, he interviewed many of the surviving crew of MV Norland, to produce one of the most extraordinary true stories to come out of any war.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Blake
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 178606006X
• ISBN 13: 9781786060068
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288