How Long to Read The Wreck of the Memphis

How Long Does it Take to Read The Wreck of the Memphis?

It takes the average reader to read The Wreck of the Memphis by Edward Latimer Beach

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Description

This is a vivid, minute-by-minute account of one of the worst shipwrecks in naval history. Edward Beach's father commanded the Memphis, one of the largest battle cruisers built by the U.S. Navy up to that time--bigger and faster than a battleship. The Memphis (originally Tennessee) was demolished by monstrous tsunami waves in Santo Domingo Harbor in August 1916, killing forty-three sailors, and Beach Jr. literally grew up with the tragedy and its effects, which are as profound today as they were eighty years ago. Based on his father's reminiscences and private papers, official documents, and interviews with survivors, Beach's reexamination of the disaster and his father's court-martial ranks among the finest analyses of the responsibilities and demands placed on the commanding officer of a U.S. Navy ship. A record-setting submarine skipper himself and the acclaimed author of Run Silent, Run Deep, Beach brought personal knowledge to a story that has become a classic in the years since its original publication in 1966. His prose was never more incisive and vigorous. In an introductory essay written for this new edition, Beach discusses the design of the Memphis, her role in the fleet that fought in World War I, and object lessons that have influenced U.S. naval history since the disaster.

How long is The Wreck of the Memphis?

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How Long Does it Take to Read The Wreck of the Memphis Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes to read The Wreck of the Memphis aloud.

What Reading Level is The Wreck of the Memphis?

The Wreck of the Memphis is suitable for students ages 2 and up.

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