02341cam a22003253u 4500 42415 UtSlPG 20260610133954.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 VK Gilmore, John Storm Warriors; or, Life-Boat Work on the Goodwin Sands Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-03-26 Produced by sp1nd, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Storm Warriors: or, Life-Boat Work on the Goodwin Sands" by John Gilmore is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the heroic efforts of lifeboat crews who risk their lives to save shipwrecked sailors on the treacherous Goodwin Sands. Through a mix of personal anecdotes and historical context, Gilmore aims to highlight the bravery and selflessness of these "Storm Warriors" and the evolution of life-saving practices at sea. At the start of the text, Gilmore introduces the concept of lifeboat work by sharing a conversation between a mother and her son, who enthusiastically hopes for a shipwreck so he can witness the heroic lifeboat rescue firsthand. This sets the stage for a reflection on the historical treatment of shipwrecked sailors and how society's empathy has evolved over time. Gilmore recounts the early days of shipwrecks when victims were often plundered and neglected, contrasting this with the modern-day lifeboat movement exemplified by the National Lifeboat Institution. He hints at the challenges and dangers faced by both sailors and rescuers, foreshadowing the gripping narratives of bravery that will follow in the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Lifesaving -- Great Britain Shipwrecks Goodwin Sands (England) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42415 83254 83254