In Danger at Sea: Adventures of New England Fishing Family

Sam Cottle grew up in a fishing family and, thanks to the inspiration of his grandfather, Cap, who nearly single-handedly created the port of Point Judith in southern Rhode Island, he became a successful captain in his own right. Here are Sams first-hand accounts of his life at sea, from the terror of a vessel sinking in the middle of the night, to the excitement of dragging up unexploded depth charges and great white sharks in the nets, to the grueling toil and ultimate satisfaction that comes with an honest days haul. Captain Sam introduces a whole host of colorful charactersfrom loving grandmothers to eccentric neighborsall of whom played a role in shaping Sams life and seafaring career.