NORTHWEST 3/4 WEST

Descripción

Northwest 3/4 west- the compass course for the first leg of a ship’s passage into New York Harbour-offers a rare look at the experiences of New York’s unsung heroes, the Sandy Hook Pilots, who safely navigate ships in and out this busy port. From his time as a boat keeper in sail-powered pilot schooners before 1910 to h
is sevice as a seniot pilot during World War II, Winters describes his life with humor and a clear eye for detail.