Looming Lights-A True Story of the Lightships by George G Carter c1946

Description

George G. Carter provides a true, first-hand account of life serving aboard lightships, the floating beacons that guarded Britain’s treacherous coastlines. Focusing particularly on the vessel moored at the notorious Goodwin Sands—the “maritime grave of thousands”—Carter describes the isolation, the relentless danger of sea and weather, and the unique camaraderie among the crew, offering an illuminating look at the vital, perilous maritime service before and during World War II.