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   Michael J. Tougias, Casey Sherman. On the night of February 18, 1952, during one of the worst winter storms that New England has ever seen, two oil tankers just off the shore of Cape Cod were torn in half by the force of the storm. This middle-grade adaptation of an adult nonfiction book tells the story of the shipwreck and a harrowing Coast ...

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   Michael J. Tougias | 4.27 | 4,651 ratings and reviews Ranked #99 in Ships The story behind the major motion picture from Disney—starring Chris Pine, Eric Bana, and Casey Affleck—written by a recognized master of the genre—“a blockbuster account of tragedy at sea” ( The Providence Journal ).

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   Jan 14, 2014 · by Sara Pennypacker ; illustrated by Jon Klassen. BOOK REVIEW. by Sara Pennypacker. Readers who appreciate a gripping survival tale will be spellbound by this fast-paced, action-packed account of a real-life disaster involving two tankers wrecked in a ferocious North Atlantic storm and the crews’ hair-raising, valiant rescue by the Coast Guard.

   • Author: Michael J. Tougias

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   May 1, 2009 · Part biography, part science report, and part meditation on how the chaos that caused Miller’s existential misery could also bring self-acceptance and a loving wife, this unique book is an ingenious celebration of diversity and the mysterious order that underlies all existence. A quirky wonder of a book. 7.

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   Four young men in a tiny lifeboat brave a dreadful storm to save dozens of lives in this illustrated chapter book adaptation (for readers 6-9) of the New York Times bestseller The Finest Hours. On the night of February 18th, 1952, during one of the worst winter storms that New England has even seen, two oil tankers off the shore of Cape Cod are torn in half by the force of the seas.

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6. historynerdsunited.com › 2020 › 01The Finest Hours by Michael Tougias - History Nerds United ...

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   Jan 21, 2020 · Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for The Finest Hours: Two shipwrecks for the price of one! Quick synopsis: The story of two oil tankers in distress off Cape Cod in 1952 and the effort to save the crew by the Coast Guard. Fun Fact Non-History People Will Like: Both distressed ships split in half! And kept floating for hours!

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   What is the story of 'The Finest Hours'?

   • The film 'The Finest Hours' tells the story of a little-known yet fairly incredible 1950s rescue mission. In this mission, a four-man band of Coast Guard troops went above and beyond the call of duty, steering out into impossible sea conditions in the dead of night to reach a crippled oil tanker.

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   Is 'the finest hours' a good movie?

   • Old-fashioned to a fault, The Finest Hours will satisfy those seeking a traditional rescue drama - but may leave more adventurous viewers wanting more. A rousing tale of sacrifice, ingenuity and heroism. The Coast Guard gets its big-screen opportunity with The Finest Hours. Its great effects work well to accompany some solid performances.

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   What makes 'the finest hours' so special?

   • What truly sets "The Finest Hours" apart is its remarkable faithfulness to the original book. The film's narrative closely mirrors the events described in the source material, effectively conveying the tense atmosphere and sheer determination that characterized the rescue mission.

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   What is the running time of The Finest Hours?

   • The Finest Hours is 117 minutes long. It is currently showing in U.S. theaters in the 2D, 3D and IMAX 3D formats and is Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of peril. Let us know what you thought of the film in the comment section below. Our Rating:

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8. www.writinginobscurity.com › 2022 › 04Writing In Obscurity: Micro Mention "The Finest Hours"

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   Wednesday, April 13, 2022 Micro Mention "The Finest Hours" I always love a good nautical adventure—be it fiction or nonfiction—but this story by Michael J. Tougias and Casey Sherman, "The Finest Hours," is more a nautical horror story—a nightmare that really happened.