Daredevils of the Atlantic Ocean: Unusual Crossings in Unlikely Vessels

Why cross the Atlantic Ocean in a boat when you can use a more exciting vessel? …Such as a barrel? Yes, that really did happen… In fact, there are a whole plethora of other bizarre, yet inventive ways adventurers have attempted to cross the world’s second-largest sea. Daredevils of the Atlantic Ocean chronicles the exploits of this extraordinary breed of fortune-seekers who sometimes succeeded—and sometimes failed—at crossing “the pond.” This book is about such brave souls: some wise and thoughtful, others reckless and frankly crazy, some well-prepared, others impetuous and disorganized, some were skilled and proficient, who understood the risks and made careful preparations, whilst other attempts seemed to be cooked up on little more than a whim. In the world of crossing the Atlantic—as in life—it takes all sorts… Daredevils of the Atlantic Ocean is a thrilling look into the most peculiar and exciting ways people have sought to cross it. This book is for anyone who enjoys real-life adventure stories with heaps of peril, the odd laugh and twists and turns throughout. Grab yourself a copy of Daredevils of the Atlantic Ocean today and step into an epic voyage of personal challenge and discovery.