Fighting to Survive Being Lost at Sea: Terrifying True Stories
By Iacopo Bruno
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Iacopo Bruno
Elizabeth Raum has written dozens of books for young readers, including biographies, history books, and picture books. She taught English and social studies to students in grades 7-12 and worked as a librarian in both elementary schools and colleges. She particularly enjoys visiting schools and libraries to talk with students about research and writing.
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Fighting to Survive Being Lost at Sea - Iacopo Bruno
TABLE OF CONTENTS
COVER
TITLE PAGE
INTRODUCTION
ICEBERG!
TORPEDOES!
WHALE ATTACK!
FLOODED!
WINDS!
GLOSSARY
READ MORE
SOURCE NOTES
SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY
INDEX
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
COPYRIGHT
BACK COVER
INTRODUCTION
The ocean covers almost 71 percent of Earth, but we have only explored about 5 percent of it. We know more about the moon than we do about the ocean, and maps of Mars are more complete than maps of the ocean floor. For example, 12 people have been to the moon, which is nearly 239,000 miles (385,000 kilometers) away. Only three have explored the Mariana Trench in the Pacific basin. At nearly 7 miles (11 km) below the surface of Earth, it is the deepest part of the ocean floor.
The vast ocean is full of sea life—and sunken boats and treasure. There are more artifacts on the ocean floor than in all the museums of the world.
The ocean contains mountain ranges, volcanoes, sunken islands, underwater lakes, rivers, and waterfalls. There are thousands of little-known creatures such as the 8-foot- (2.4-meter-) tall tube worm. Ninety-four percent of the life on Earth is aquatic. Scientists estimate that 86 percent of the species that exist on Earth—many in the ocean—haven’t even been discovered by humans.
Despite the many mysteries, or maybe because of them, humans seem drawn to the ocean. Ships carry cargo across the sea, and fishing boats travel vast distances in search of a good catch. For centuries, travelers had to cross the ocean by boat to get from one port to another. Today many people continue to travel on cruise ships, sailboats, or yachts. Some adventurous people seek the challenge of a sea crossing alone or with only a companion or two.
The ocean is not only mysterious—it’s also dangerous. Ocean travelers may face massive storms and extreme heat or cold. They may be attacked by powerful sea creatures. Ships and boats break down. At sea, travelers can’t simply dial 911 and expect immediate help. They may be thousands of miles from the nearest land.
In the following pages, you’ll meet people who have survived shipwrecks, storms, shark attacks, and more. Through courage, wit, and luck, they were able to keep themselves alive until help arrived. These survivors beat the odds.
ICEBERG!
JACK THAYER’S STORY
Before he went to bed the night of April 14, 1912, 17-year-old Jack Thayer stood on the deck of the RMS Titanic looking at the stars. It was the kind of night that made one feel glad to be alive,
¹ Jack later said. He had no idea that within a few hours, his life would be put to the test. He was a passenger on the Titanic’s first and only voyage.
AN EERIE QUIET
Jack was traveling on the British luxury passenger liner with his parents, Marian and John Borland Thayer. The family had been on a tour of Europe and were returning to their home in Haverford, Pennsylvania. They departed from Southampton, England, on April 10, 1912.
On the evening of April 14, Jack ate dinner with his parents in the first-class dining saloon. The 10-course dinner was superb, and the small tables made it easy to join in conversation with those nearby. That evening Jack met 29-year-old Milton Long from Massachusetts. They spent an hour or more talking before saying good night and returning to their cabins.
At 11:40 p.m., as Jack was preparing for bed,