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Join Captain Billie Tyne and other fearless crew members as they battle against a fierce hurricane while navigating treacherous waters to safety. A gripping story of resilience and camaraderie in the face of nature's fury.
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The Barrel of The Gun Brandon Bridge Anthony Graves James Ostrander
Summary • Billy receives weather chart and is aware that something very heavy is on the way if they set sail. • The worried members thoroughly prepare the ship and Billy oversees the engine. • They make it halfway home to the western edge of the banks. • They get news of the developing hurricane and take alternate route into the cold water of the Labrador Current.
Summary Continued • The first sight of the storm comes late on October 26th. • Hurricane hits around 7pm on October 28th near Sable Island. • The ships survive the storm for a couple of days, but eventually lose total radio and antenna signal at sea. • For the first time, they are completely alone.
Characters • Billie Tyne- Captain of the Andrea Gail • Ray Leonard- Captain of the Satori • Tommy Barrie- Captain of the Allison • Linda Greenlaw- Captain of the Hannah Boden • Albert Johnston- Captain of the Mary T • Bob Case- Senior Meteorologist • Crew Members: Bugsy, Murph, Bylander, Stimpson, and Charlie Reed