How Long to Read The Wreck of the San Francisco

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

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 24 minutes to read The Wreck of the San Francisco by John Stewart

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

Description

On December 22, 1853, a new steamship left New York on its maiden voyage. The San Francisco--perhaps the finest ocean-going vessel of its time--had been chartered by the U.S. Government to transport the U.S. Army's Third Artillery Regiment to the Pacific Coast. Two days out, the ship ran into one of the great hurricanes of maritime history. Sails and stacks were blown away, the engine was wrecked and scores of people were washed overboard, as the men frantically worked the pumps to keep afloat. A few days later, cholera broke out. After two weeks adrift, the survivors were rescued by three ships. The nightmare was not over. Two of the vessels, damaged by the storm, were in no position to take on passengers. Provisions ran out. Fighting thirst, starvation, disease and mutiny, survivors barely made it back. Then came the aftermath--accusations, denials, revelations of government ineptitude and negligence, and a cover-up.

How long is The Wreck of the San Francisco?

The Wreck of the San Francisco by John Stewart is 257 pages long, and a total of 66,049 words.

This makes it 87% the length of the average book. It also has 81% more words than the average book.

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

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours to read The Wreck of the San Francisco aloud.

What Reading Level is The Wreck of the San Francisco?

The Wreck of the San Francisco 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.

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