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All Hands on Deck: A Modern-Day High Seas Adventure to the Far Side of the World

Name: All Hands on Deck: A Modern-Day High Seas Adventure to the Far Side of the World
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Book Synopsis: A maritime adventure memoir that follows a crew of misfits hired to sail an 18th-century warship 6,000 miles to Hollywood

“Thrilling . . . this is an adventure story of the highest order.” —Nathaniel Philbrick, author of the National Book Award–winning In the Heart of the Sea and Travels with George

In the late 1990s, Patrick O’Brian’s multimillion-copy-selling historical novel series—the Aubrey–Maturin series—seemed destined for film. With director Peter Weir and stars Russell Crowe and Paul Bettany signed on for Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, there was one problem: The Rose, the replica 18th-century warship that filmmakers bought for the production, was in Newport, Rhode Island, two oceans and thousands of miles away from Hollywood. Enter a ragtag crew of 30 oddballs and tall ship fanatics, including Will Sofrin, at the time a 21-year-old wooden-boat builder and yacht racer looking for some direction in his life. Together, the crew embarked on an epic adventure, racing a ticking clock and fighting against Mother Nature, and occasionally on another, to deliver the Rose, hopefully in one piece.

All Hands on Deck is Sofrin’s account of this unforgettable voyage. It’s a story of reinvention, of hard work on the high seas, of love, and of survival. The crew of the Rose effectively went back in time, brought to life the old ways of a forgotten world, and barely lived to tell the tale. All Hands on Deck is a gripping story and a must-read for fans of O’Brian’s novels and the Academy Award–winning film adaptation.

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Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure that will take you to the far corners of the world? Look no further than "All Hands on Deck: A Modern-Day High Seas Adventure to the Far Side of the World"! This maritime memoir will transport you to the late 1990s, when the acclaimed Aubrey-Maturin series was poised for a blockbuster film adaptation. Join a group of misfits and passionate tall ship enthusiasts as they embark on a treacherous journey to deliver an 18th-century warship all the way from Newport, Rhode Island to Hollywood.

Author Patrick O'Brian mesmerized readers with his historical novels, and now you can experience the gripping real-life drama that unfolded during the filming of "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World". Director Peter Weir and stars Russell Crowe and Paul Bettany were all set to bring this incredible story to the silver screen, but there was one problem - the ship they needed was thousands of miles away. That's where our ragtag crew of adventurers, led by 21-year-old wooden-boat builder and yacht racer Will Sofrin, stepped in.

Prepare to be on the edge of your seat as you follow this brave crew battling against the odds, racing against time, and fighting against the forces of Mother Nature. "All Hands on Deck" offers a unique glimpse into a forgotten world, as the crew brings the old ways of seafaring back to life. This is not just a tale of survival, but a story of reinvention, love, and the power of the human spirit.

If you are a fan of O'Brian's novels or were captivated by the Academy Award-winning film adaptation, then "All Hands on Deck" is an absolute must-read. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of tall ships, daring escapades, and the remarkable individuals who took on this extraordinary challenge. Don't miss out on this thrilling maritime adventure of the highest order.

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