Last Man Off: A True Story of Disaster and Survival on the Antarctic Seas
Matt Lewis
Jul 2014 · Penguin UK
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THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER
A brilliantly written, hour-by-hour account of an ocean tragedy and the inexperienced marine biologist who saved the ship's crew.
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The waters of Antarctica, June 6th 1998. 23-year-old Matt Lewis has just started his dream job. An observer aboard a deep-sea fishing boat, he is mesmerized by his new surroundings: glistening icebergs, killer whales and majestic albatross.
As the crew haul in their lines for the day, the waves seem bigger than usual - they are casting shadows on the deck. A storm is brewing.
What follows is an astonishing story of human courage, folly and tragedy. With the captain missing, and the crew forced to abandon ship, Lewis leads the escape onto three life rafts, where the battle for survival begins.
As heard on BBC Radio 4, this true story will be enjoyed by readers of classics such as A Perfect Storm and Touching the Void, as well as fans of Deadliest Catch, Captain Phillips and 127 Hours.
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A brilliantly written, hour-by-hour account of an ocean tragedy and the inexperienced marine biologist who saved the ship's crew.
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The waters of Antarctica, June 6th 1998. 23-year-old Matt Lewis has just started his dream job. An observer aboard a deep-sea fishing boat, he is mesmerized by his new surroundings: glistening icebergs, killer whales and majestic albatross.
As the crew haul in their lines for the day, the waves seem bigger than usual - they are casting shadows on the deck. A storm is brewing.
What follows is an astonishing story of human courage, folly and tragedy. With the captain missing, and the crew forced to abandon ship, Lewis leads the escape onto three life rafts, where the battle for survival begins.
As heard on BBC Radio 4, this true story will be enjoyed by readers of classics such as A Perfect Storm and Touching the Void, as well as fans of Deadliest Catch, Captain Phillips and 127 Hours.
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'Reads like a sinister version of The Perfect Storm . . . Thrilling, compelling, unsettling, rewarding' Sunday Times
'A story that reminds us of the unforgiving nature of the sea and the courage that lies within the everyday heroes that have found themselves in hell' Bear Grylls
THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER
A brilliantly written, hour-by-hour account of an ocean tragedy and the inexperienced marine biologist who saved the ship's crew.
_____________________________
The waters of Antarctica, June 6th 1998. 23-year-old Matt Lewis has just started his dream job. An...
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W. R.
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June 26, 2025
what a gripping account of a horrendous situation. Couldn't put the book down. For a young man with no real maritime experience, the author deserves great recognition for the way he behaved in such extreme conditions. He put experienced so called professionals to shame. He has no need to question his actions and could not have done more to help his crewmates in time of need.
Brendan Fegan
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November 10, 2016
This story highlights that anything can happen out of the blue to anyone of us. Truly a sad tale an one that reinforces my respect for the ocean.
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Sven Hammond
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December 9, 2018
Although this story was so catastrophic for all of the crew I think the author told it very vividly such an awesome book.
About the author
Matt Lewis was born in Bristol, England, in 1974. He trained as a marine biologist first at Bangor University and then at Aberdeen University. He now lives with his wife and two children in Aberdeen. Last Man Off is Matt's first book.
Matt Lewis was born in Bristol, England, in 1974. He trained as a marine biologist first at Bangor University and then at Aberdeen University. He now lives with his wife and two children in Aberdeen. Last Man Off is Matt's first book.
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