the challenge of the atlantic

The author examines the relationship between man and ocean from the early voyages of exploration to the development of maritime trade routes, the great ocean liners and the record-breaking exploits of modern sailing and powerboats. It is a story of determination, of fortune, fear, foolhardiness, success and failure, too. But above all, it’s a tale of continuing challenge. “History” is an inadequate word to describe the contents of these pages; this is a unique perspective, compiled by an author who has seen the Atlantic in all its mood and is particurarly well qualified to observe and comment.