Storm watch
Stephen Longstreet
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Storm watch
Published
1981
Publisher
W.H. Allen
Pages
300
ISBN-10
035230894X
Description
Solid oceanic melodrama--as the largest supertanker in the world heads toward an ecological marine disaster off the shores of California. Thomas Hammel, 59, recovered alcoholic with a heart condition, gets a chance to revive his declining sea-captain career: sneaky billionaire Greek shipowner Ionnes Kyprios promotes Hammel to the captaincy of the Pallas Athena and gives him Achilles Marrkoras as his first officer. They are not long at sea, however, sailing from the Middle East, before Hammel notices that the ship's computerized heading leads directly into monsoon weather of the worst sort! But Kyprios refuses to allow Hammel to change course--and he has even authorized Marrkoras to take over the ship's command should Hammel attempt to save the ship by taking a safer route through the storms ahead. Obviously, Kyprios wants the ship to be wrecked. So, when the takeover occurs, Hammel accedes to it: he's well aware that he has no legal proof that Kyprios hopes to rescue his company by collecting at least $90 million in Lloyds' insurance for his lost ship. - from Kirkus Review
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Storm watch?
This edition of Storm watch has approximately 300 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Storm watch?
For most readers, Storm watch typically takes between 6h 15m and 4h 10m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 75,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 0m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 75,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Storm watch?
The estimated word count for Storm watch is approximately 75,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Storm watch?
Storm watch was written by Stephen Longstreet.
When was Storm watch published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1981. The original work may have been published on a different date.