HMS Ulysses

The novel "The Cruel Sea" is a classic of heroism and the sea in World War II, where the crew of the HMS Ulysses is pushed to their limits and must escort a supply convoy to Murmansk. They face fierce arctic weather, airborne attacks, German ships, and U-boats, and the journey becomes a tense and deadly game of cat and mouse.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 480 pages
\n Publication date: 17 October 2019
\n Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
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The novel that catapulted one of the greatest writers of action and suspense in the 20th century to fame, an acclaimed masterpiece of heroism and the sea during World War II.

The relentless patrols have pushed the crew of the HMS Ulysses to their breaking point. They are once again being sent to sea, this time to escort a vital supply convoy bound for Murmansk. As they venture deep into the icy waters, they face a relentless onslaught of aerial attacks, German ships, and the dreaded U-boats, all determined to destroy the convoy.

Every day brings the threat of another sudden attack, and the hardships aboard the frozen ship intensify. The Ulysses, in its valiant attempt to protect the other vessels, sustains greater damage, making the journey a tense and deadly game of cat and mouse between the crippled cruiser and its silent pursuers.

The crew of the Ulysses must endure freezing temperatures, harsh winds, and relentless enemy attacks. They face the constant fear of being discovered and overwhelmed by the enemy forces. The ship's engines struggle to keep it afloat, and the crew must work tirelessly to repair any damage that occurs.

As the days pass, the Ulysses becomes more and more vulnerable. The crew is exhausted, and their morale is low. They know that they are fighting a losing battle, but they refuse to give up. They are determined to protect the convoy and ensure that it reaches its destination safely.

Despite the odds, the Ulysses manages to evade the enemy ships. However, the journey is far from over. The ship encounters a storm, which causes further damage and leaves the crew stranded in the middle of the Arctic Ocean. They must rely on their skills and resilience to survive until they can be rescued.

In the end, the Ulysses reaches Murmansk, and the supply convoy is successfully delivered. The crew of the Ulysses is hailed as heroes, and their bravery and determination are celebrated worldwide. The novel that launched their astonishing career remains an acclaimed classic of heroism and the sea in World War II.

\n Weight: 328g\n
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 32 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780008337315\n \n