02553cam a22003733u 4500 67489 UtSlPG 20260610134546.0 m cr n 260607r20221923utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Grenfell, Wilfred Thomason, Sir, 1865-1940 The Wreck of the Mail Steamer Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from the April 1923 issue of The American Boy magazine. Release date is 2022-02-24 Roger Frank and Sue Clark "The Wreck of the Mail Steamer" by Sir Wilfred Thomason Grenfell is a gripping historical account written in the early 20th century. This book narrates the harrowing experience of a mail steamer that is lost at sea along the dangerous and shelterless shores of Newfoundland during a winter storm. The story encapsulates themes of survival, faith, and the valor of ordinary individuals in extraordinary circumstances, primarily focusing on the journey of the ship's crew and the heroic efforts made during the wreck. The narrative unfolds through the perspective of Harry Barney, a fireman aboard the ill-fated vessel. The account details the crew's frantic struggle to maintain steam amidst rising water, the challenges they face during the tempestuous night, and the eventual wreck as they attempt to navigate a treacherous coastline. Harry recounts the events leading to the ship being cast ashore, while passing details about the rescue mission that involves a loyal dog saving the survivors by retrieving a line to the shore. Amidst the chaos, the steadfast nature of Uncle Joe and the courage of the crew are prominent, culminating in a heartwarming conclusion as they engineer their escape and reunite with their community in time for Christmas. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: The Sprague Publishing Company, 1923 Short stories Sea stories Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction Newfoundland and Labrador -- Juvenile fiction Fischer, Anton Otto, 1882-1962 Produced from the April 1923 issue of The American Boy magazine. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67489 108311 108311