How Long to Read The Propeller

How Long Does it Take to Read The Propeller?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 30 minutes to read The Propeller by Arthur Jensen

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

Description

THE STORY OF A RECENTLY SALVAGED BRONZE PROPELLER FROM THE TORPEDOED SS ESSO ORANJESTAD, A LAKE TANKER WHICH ULTIMATELY SANK OFF THE COAST OF ARUBA IN 225 FEET OF WATER THERE SHE LAY FORGOTTEN FOR SIXTY-SEVEN YEARS.NOW ONE OF HER PROPELLERS HAS BEEN RETRIEVED.THIS IS THE STORY OF THAT SHIP, THE GERMAN U-BOAT THAT FIRED THE TORPEDO, THE DEFENSE OF ARUBA AT THE TIME OF THE ATTACK, AS WELL AS INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPELLER SALVAGE OPERATION, INCLUDING AN INTERVIEW AND DIARY FROM ONE OF THE TEAM MEMBERS, WHO PROVIDES INFORMATION ON HIS DIVING EXPERIENCE AND THE OTHERS WHO RISKED THEIR LIVES FINDING AND BRINGING THE PROPELLER ASHORE RELATE THEIR MANY EXPERIENCES AND QUALIFICATIONS. THERE IS ALSO AN ARTICLE ON THE DANGERS OF DEEP DIVES.THE FINAL SECTION OF THE BOOK COVERS THE INTENDED USE OF THE PROPELLER, TO INCORPORATE IT INTO A MONUMENT WHICH WILL HONOR ALL THOSE WHO DIED WHILE WORKING AND DEFENDING THE ISLAND DURING WORLD WAR II. INCLUDED IS A LIST OF ALL THE NAMES OF THOSE MEN WHO SACRIFICED THEIR LIVES. THERE ARE OVER 150 PHOTOGRAPHS, DRAWINGS AND CHARTS RELATED TO ALL ASPECTS OF THE STORY AND EVERY ONE OF THE BOOK?S 165 PAGES IS FILLED WITH INFORMATION.ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THIS BOOK WILL BE DONATED TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MONUMENT IN ARUBA.

How long is The Propeller?

The Propeller by Arthur Jensen is 150 pages long, and a total of 37,500 words.

This makes it 51% the length of the average book. It also has 46% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Propeller Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 24 minutes to read The Propeller aloud.

What Reading Level is The Propeller?

The Propeller 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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