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Against All Odds: The Epic Story of the Oceanos Rescue

In this gripping account of the sinking of the passenger liner Oceanos, which sailed from East London on 3 August 1991, author Andrew Pike unravels the complexities that led to the calamity, and paints a picture of extraordinary valour in treacherous conditions. A maritime lawyer and member of the team is a page turner and ends with a discussion of important lessons to be learned from the drama. Andrew Pike Andrea Abbott Jonathan Ball R250 978-1-86842-980-6

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