In May 1946 John Caldwell set out to sail from Panama to Sydney to reunite with his wife who he hadn't seen for more than a year. Eager to reach his destination and unable to secure any other form of transport, he had to resort to singlehanded seamanship. After an ignominious scene in the harbor, where a tangled anchor led him to take an early dip, he spent ten days learning the rudiments of navigation and sailing from a book, before embarking on the 9,000 mile journey aboard the 20-foot Pagan. Ahead lay a mission that was ...
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In May 1946 John Caldwell set out to sail from Panama to Sydney to reunite with his wife who he hadn't seen for more than a year. Eager to reach his destination and unable to secure any other form of transport, he had to resort to singlehanded seamanship. After an ignominious scene in the harbor, where a tangled anchor led him to take an early dip, he spent ten days learning the rudiments of navigation and sailing from a book, before embarking on the 9,000 mile journey aboard the 20-foot Pagan. Ahead lay a mission that was to reveal in him elements not only of astounding courage and determination, but also of incredible foolhardiness. Within 500 miles of Panama John Caldwell had already been shipwrecked once and had his boat's engine and cockpit destroyed by an angry shark. Indefatigable, he decided to press on towards his goal.He endured the terrors and discomforts of life on the high seas and enjoyed the triumphs of fighting and winning against the elements. This is more than an exciting tale of sea-adventure. It is as compelling and unpredictable as a thriller. It is the story, witty and moving, of a man, motivated initially by love, and ultimately by his own fierce determination to survive.
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Good. cover quite worn and creased, corners worn and curled, text blocks stained, warp in body of book. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 324 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white, Maps. Audience: General/trade.
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So So book. John Caldwell was woefully unprepared for the voyage. He is very lucky to have survived.
FlPreacher
Sep 20, 2008
Adventure and love
Desperate Voyage kept me involved in the story line from beginning to end. In fact if John didn't hurry up and either become shipwrecked or rescued I don't know what I would do! Johns adventure began as a young man desperate to be rejoined with his Australian bride. With limited resources and a desire the size of the ocean he is about to sail, the story builds as the young amateur sets sail, makes mistakes, learns from the mistakes and with dogged determination presses on toward Australia. What love. What a driven force to see his bride. What determination! I was challenged with the depth of his love for his bride that time, distance, water, weather or forces of nature would not deter John from his voyage. I wholeheartedly recommend this exciting book.
