Song of the Sirens is Ernest K. Gann's story of the ships he has sailed and owned; of his years as master of a commercial fishing vessel, of ocean crossings and of storms and emergencies encountered at sea.
Song of the Sirens steps aboard seventeen of Gann's most beloved vessels, from the beautiful brigantine ALBATROS, to the incredible BUTTERFLY??? hardly more than a raft with patchwork sails. Each one has its own fascinating stories, containing many colorful characters, and Gann's storytelling reveals a singular love affair with each boat. Filled with moments of both high drama and reflective calm, Gann's ode to his seventeen sirens reveals the true romantic within every sailor. "Song of the Sirens is a classic."???Newsweek
