Publisher's Synopsis
If you have ever ventured out into the ocean, 20 or 30 miles from land, in a racing or pleasure sloop, you will associate completely with this tale. Those who have made a life on the ocean have probably already read this book, perhaps multiple times.
A classic story of seafaring life at the turn of the century; Captain Macwhirr, estranged from his family and his crew, sails the Siamese steam Nan-Shan into the center of a typhoon.