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Shipwreck, Raging Storm, and the Harrowing Alaskan Rescue That Became Legend

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On October 29, 1923, the steamship SS Valencia was shipwrecked off the coast of Alaska, killing 110 people. The ship was carrying a total of 247 passengers and crew, and the majority of those who died were passengers. The wreck of the Valencia is one of the worst maritime disasters in Alaskan history.

On the Edge of Survival: A Shipwreck, a Raging Storm, and the Harrowing Alaskan Rescue That Became a Legend

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The Valencia was a wooden-hulled steamship that was built in 1891. The ship was 250 feet long and 40 feet wide, and it had a capacity of 1,500 tons. The Valencia was powered by a single steam engine, and it had a top speed of 12 knots.

The Valencia was on a voyage from Seattle, Washington, to Nome, Alaska, when it was caught in a fierce storm. The storm was so severe that the ship's engines failed, and the ship was blown off course. The Valencia eventually ran aground on a reef near the town of Port Alexander, Alaska.

The passengers and crew of the Valencia were forced to abandon ship. They boarded lifeboats and rowed to shore. The weather was so bad that many of the lifeboats capsized, and many people drowned.

Those who survived the shipwreck were stranded on the beach. They were cold, wet, and hungry. They had no food or water, and they were surrounded by wolves. The survivors eventually built a fire and huddled together for warmth.

The survivors were eventually rescued by the US Coast Guard. The Coast Guard sent a ship to Port Alexander, and the survivors were taken to safety. The rescue of the Valencia survivors is one of the most legendary in American history.

The Legacy of the Valencia

The wreck of the Valencia is a reminder of the dangers of the sea. The ship was caught in a storm that was so severe that it was impossible to control. The survivors were lucky to be alive.

The wreck of the Valencia is also a reminder of the importance of the US Coast Guard. The Coast Guard is responsible for rescuing people who are in danger at sea. The Coast Guard saved the lives of the Valencia survivors, and they continue to save lives every day.

The Book

The book "Shipwreck Raging Storm And The Harrowing Alaskan Rescue That Became Legend" tells the story of the wreck of the SS Valencia and the harrowing rescue that followed. The book is based on extensive research, and it includes interviews with survivors of the shipwreck.

The book is a gripping account of one of the worst maritime disasters in Alaskan history. It is a story of courage, survival, and the indomitable spirit of the human being.

To learn more about the wreck of the SS Valencia and the harrowing rescue that followed, read the book "Shipwreck Raging Storm And The Harrowing Alaskan Rescue That Became Legend".

The Wreck Of The SS Valencia On The Edge Of Survival: A Shipwreck A Raging Storm And The Harrowing Alaskan Rescue That Became A Legend