A speck in the sea [DAISY talking book] : a story of survival and rescue

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Title:

Author:

Aldridge, John (John Joseph), author.

Added Author:

Sosinski, Anthony, author.

Myers, Jay, narrator.

Sosinski, Anthony

Publication Date:

2022

Publication Information:

New York : Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, 2022.

Physical Description:

1 computer optical disc (7 hours, 23 minutes) : sound, 4 3/4 in.

Abstract:

The harrowing adventure-at-sea memoir recounting the heroic search-and-rescue mission for lost Montauk fisherman John Aldridge. Adult. Some violence.

General Note:

Digital audiobook in DAISY format.

Performers:

Narrated by: Jay Myers.

Contents:

Prologue -- Overboard -- Montauk fisherman -- A speck in the sea -- "He's not here" -- Daylight -- In the command center -- "We're in big trouble" -- "Johnny Load is missing" -- To the west-end buoy -- Command and control -- The landward watch -- Cutting loose -- Found -- "It's over" -- Saved -- The good daughter -- Postscripts and parties -- Epilogue.

Technical Details:

Plays on DAISY talking book players and software only; DAISY 2.02 standard; MP3 compression rate 32.

Accessibility Note:

DAISY 2.02 standard; MP3 compression at 32 kbps

Personal Subject:

Aldridge, John.

Sosinski, Anthony.

Subject Term:

Search and rescue operations -- New York (State) -- Montauk.

Survival at sea -- New York (State) -- Montauk.

Geographic Term:

Montauk (N.Y.)