Who wrote the book The Perfect Storm?
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Asked by: Corey Baltimore
Was the Andrea Gail ever found?
Winds from the storm reached strengths of 120 miles per hour and when no communication was heard from the 72-foot Andrea Gail, which was right in the center of the storm, the search was called off in a matter of ten days. To this day, the trawler, and its crew, have never been recovered.
Did the sea hunters find the Andrea Gail?
https://youtu.be/oBN5R5AUh_w
Lost during what has come to be known as the Halloween storm of October.
Where was The Perfect Storm filmed?
Gloucester, Mass.
Gloucester, Mass., was in the grips of “The Perfect Storm” for nearly six weeks during the summer of 1999. The film, shot on location in Gloucester and adapted from the book by Sebastian Junger, is due to hit theaters on June 30.
What hurricane was The Perfect Storm based on?
Six Gloucester, Massachusetts, fishermen died as a result of the Halloween storm sinking the Andrea Gail. The tale of the storm and the doomed fishing vessel were depicted in the book and subsequent movie, “The Perfect Storm.”
How long was the Andrea Gail at sea?
The Andrea Gail, a 12-year-old, 70-foot vessel, was scheduled to return to Gloucester after a sword fishing trip to Newfoundland’s Grand Banks, more than 900 miles away. But after three days without word from the crew, the boat’s owner, Robert Brown, became nervous.
Is the Hannah Boden still in service?
The HANNAH BODEN remains in active service as a swordfishing vessel.
Did the Hannah Boden survive The Perfect Storm?
In October 1991, both the Andrea Gail and the Hannah Boden were out fishing when three storms–including Hurricane Grace–met off the coast of New England, creating the biggest storm recorded in modern history. The Hannah Boden survived; the Andrea Gail wasn’t as lucky.
Why did the Andrea Gail sink?
Flaherty’s theory is that the Andrea Gail may have been low on fuel or had its fuel “muddied” in the rough waters. According to Flaherty, violent movement of the boat can slosh up fuel — bringing up sediment, rust, or algae.
