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Flashes in the Night captures the tragic story of the sinking of M/S Estonia in dark, cold Baltic waters on September 28, 1994. Caught in a storm during an overnight trip between Tallinn, Estonia, and Stockholm, Sweden, the ship sank in a matter of minutes. Debate continues over whether the cause was structural or sabotage, but the fact remains 852 souls were lost at sea in Europe's worst civilian disaster. Nearly onethird of those who escaped the ship died of hypothermia. A twentynineyearold Swedish entrepreneur and a pretty nineteenyearold Swedish girl are a major focus of this dramatic account. On that night when Kent Harstedt met Sara Hedrenius on the top rail of the sinking ship, they made a date for dinner in Stockholmif they survived. Through that endless darkness, huddled in nearfreezing water in their raft, they told each other jokes to stay awake and alive. Their date made world headlines. This is their story, and the story of the young British adventurer Paul Barney, along with riveting accounts of others who were a part of this harrowing lifeordeath survival epic.
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- Q: What is the main subject of 'Flashes in the Night: The Sinking of the Estonia'? A: The book narrates the tragic story of the sinking of the M/S Estonia in the Baltic Sea on September 28, 1994, detailing the events and survival experiences of those on board.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Jack A. Nelson.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 326 pages.
- Q: Is this book available in hardcover format? A: Yes, 'Flashes in the Night: The Sinking of the Estonia' is available in hardcover.
- Q: What year was 'Flashes in the Night' published? A: The book was published on September 28, 2010.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: The book explores themes of survival, human connection during crises, and the tragic loss of life in maritime disasters.
- Q: Does the book include personal stories from survivors? A: Yes, it includes personal accounts from survivors, particularly focusing on the experiences of Kent Harstedt and Sara Hedrenius.
- Q: Is there any debate regarding the cause of the sinking discussed in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses ongoing debates about whether the sinking was due to structural issues or sabotage.
- Q: What makes this book a significant contribution to maritime disaster literature? A: Its detailed recounting of personal survival stories and the examination of a major maritime tragedy make it a significant contribution.
- Q: Can this book be considered a historical account? A: Yes, it serves as a historical account of one of Europe's worst civilian maritime disasters.