Maine to Cape Horn: The World's Most Dangerous Voyage

Cape Horn conjures up images of wind-whipped waters and desperate mariners in frozen rigging. Long recognized as a maritime touchstone for sailors, it marks the spot where the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans meet in one writhing mass. Doubling Cape Horn became the ultimate test, earning a prominent place in Maine maritime history. At the end of South America, it shares longitude 67 west exactly with Cutler, Maine, a direct north-south line of seven thousand miles. Maine Cape Horners were recognized by a golden earring. If they did not survive this most difficult journey in the world, the earring covered the costs of their funeral, should the body ever be found. Maritime historian Charles H. Lagerbom traveled to the end of the world to help research this exciting story of bold Mainers and their exhilarating and oftentimes deadly dance with danger.

Author: Charles H. Lagerbom
Publisher: History Press
Published: 08/02/2021
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.77lbs
Size: 9.01h x 6.15w x 0.41d
ISBN13: 9781467150057
ISBN10: 1467150053
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States | State & Local | New England (CT, MA, ME, NH,
- Transportation | Ships & Shipbuilding | History
- Travel | Special Interest | General