Novedades

What do a barracks for British troops in the Falklands War, a floating jail off the Bronx, and temporary housing for VW factory workers in Germany have in common? The Balder Scapa: a single barge that served all three roles. Though the name would eventually change to Finnboda 12. And then to Safe Esperia. And later on, to the Bibby Resolution. And after that . . . in short, a vessel with so many names, and so many fates, that to keep it in our sights—as the protagonist of this fascinating economic parable—Ian Kumekawa has no choice but to call it, simply, the Vessel.

In November 1975, the mighty Edmund Fitzgerald, one of the most iconic ships on the Great Lakes, vanished without a trace during a fierce storm on Lake Superior. The loss of all 29 crew members sent shockwaves through the maritime world and left a legacy of mystery and mourning. The Legend Lives On is both a gripping novel and a heartfelt remembrance of this tragic event. Blending fictional storytelling with real historical elements, the book brings the final voyage of the Fitzgerald to life in a way that honors both the men who sailed on her and the overwhelming power of nature that ...