NONE WERE LOST-The Prinsendam Fire and Rescue Story by Stephen J. Corcoran (RARE 1st Ed. SIGNED)

Author: Stephen J. Corcoran. Published by Gorham Printing, Centralia, Washington, USA, 2017, 1st Edition. Printed in USA. RARE: Signed and Dedicated by the Author. Like New Condition HARDCOVER Book, with original owners name inside*. Size: 6.25 x 9.25 inch, 440 pages with many photographs.

*Please note that this book has historical reference as the original owner, as inscribed, was Captain Gary Louis Flath, S.C. CD, (July 27, 1935 - July 17, 2022) and was a helicopter pilot for the Canadian Armed Forces. "Gary enjoyed a long and rewarding career as a helicopter pilot in the Canadian Armed Forces until 1982. He accrued 25000 flying hours, during his 53 years as a pilot; was lead pilot for the "Dragonfly" formation helicopter team; received the Star of Courage for a rescue in Mt. Whatcom, in WA State USA; 442 Squadron was awarded the Chief of Defense Staff Unit Commendation for outstanding devotion to duty for the heroic service in the rescue of passengers from the MS Prinsendam." Capt. Gary Louis Flath, S.C. CD - Obituary - - Comox Valley Record

NONE WERE LOST-The Prinsendam Fire and Rescue Story, is the history of the rescue of the 519 passengers and crew from the burning cruise ship Prinsendam in the Gulf of Alaska on October 4, 1980, and about the efforts to save the ship.

This history is based on official records created at the time and on first-person accounts by the rescuers, the Prinsendam passengers and crew, and by the individuals ashore at Sitka, Valdez, and Yakutat who cared for the rescued. Canadian Forces, U. S. Air Force, U. S. Coast Guard, Sitka Fire Department, Alaska State Troopers, three merchant ships, volunteers ashore and amateur radio operators responded, and these are their stories.

Stephen has created an amazing memory journey for all of us! I have to applaud him for the amazing work he has done. Actually I am quite overwhelmed by it. — Colonel J. J. Walters, USAF (ret.), Aircraft Commander, Air Force helicopter , 2018-02-07. 

For more info on this event, please see: Prinsendam—Coast Guard’s “Miracle Rescue” over 40 years ago!