How Long to Read Mayaguez and the Murder Ship: Two Tales of Maritime Heroism

How Long Does it Take to Read Mayaguez and the Murder Ship: Two Tales of Maritime Heroism?

It takes the average reader 2 hours to read Mayaguez and the Murder Ship: Two Tales of Maritime Heroism by Roy F. Sullivan

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

Description

“Mayaguez and the Murder Ship” trace the marine exploits of First Mate, later Captain, Casey Flynn. Aboard the container ship Mayaguez, he was First Mate during the surprise capture of that vessel and crew by Cambodian communists in 1975. During the four days between their capture and release to the U.S. Navy, Flynn acted as calm intermediary with his crew’s communist captors. The Americans were fearful of being summarily shot, ransomed or tried before a Cambodian court, then imprisoned. Once U.S. aircraft appeared overhead firing and bombing, their captors became hysterical and unpredictable, making Flynn’s protection of his crew even more difficult. Promoted to captain for his performance on the Mayaguez, Flynn’s trials had just begun. His first command, an old oil tanker, was beset with problems: a dispirited crew, several of whom mysteriously and regularly disappeared. The anxious, short-handed, double-dutied crew labeled their vessel the “Murder Ship.” To help him solve the mysterious disappearances or murders, an inexperienced Security Officer (who happened to be the transport lines owner’s beautiful daughter) was added to assist Flynn in this his new command. What could possible go wrong on Casey’s maiden voyage of the “Murder Ship”?

How long is Mayaguez and the Murder Ship: Two Tales of Maritime Heroism?

Mayaguez and the Murder Ship: Two Tales of Maritime Heroism by Roy F. Sullivan is 117 pages long, and a total of 30,069 words.

This makes it 39% the length of the average book. It also has 37% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Mayaguez and the Murder Ship: Two Tales of Maritime Heroism Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 44 minutes to read Mayaguez and the Murder Ship: Two Tales of Maritime Heroism aloud.

What Reading Level is Mayaguez and the Murder Ship: Two Tales of Maritime Heroism?

Mayaguez and the Murder Ship: Two Tales of Maritime Heroism is suitable for students ages 10 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.

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