Looking for a ship Author:John McPhee this is an extraordinay tale of life abroad what may be one of the last American merchant ships. — As the crew of the Stella Lykes make their ocean voyage, they tell sea stories of other runs and other ships -- tales of diaster, stupidity, greed, generosity, and courage. Throught the journey itself and the tales told emerge the history and chara... more »cter of an extroardinary calling.« less