How Long to Read Looking for a Ship

How Long Does it Take to Read Looking for a Ship?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 14 minutes to read Looking for a Ship by John McPhee

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This is an extraordinary tale of life aboard what may be one of the last American merchant ships. As the story begins, Andy Chase, who holds a license as a second mate is looking for a ship. In less than ten years, the United States Merchant Marine has shrunk from more than two thousand ships to fewer than four hundred, and Chase faces the scarcity of jobs from which all American merchant mariners have been suffering. With John McPhee along, Chase finds a job as a second mate aboard the S.S. Stella Lykes, captained by the extraordinary Paul McHenry Washburn. The journey takes them on a...

How long is Looking for a Ship?

Looking for a Ship by John McPhee is 252 pages long, and a total of 63,504 words.

This makes it 85% the length of the average book. It also has 78% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Looking for a Ship Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 47 minutes to read Looking for a Ship aloud.

What Reading Level is Looking for a Ship?

Looking for a Ship is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy Looking for a Ship?

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