Vertue XXXV by Humphrey Barton-No: 31 in the Mariners Library.
 
Humphrey Barton recounts the true story of his legendary yacht, Vertue XXXV, and her dramatic ordeal during the 1957 Fastnet Race. Caught alone in a brutal storm that ravaged the fleet, the tiny boat capsized repeatedly, showcasing the terrifying power of the sea. This memoir captures the resilience of the small craft and the skipper's fight for survival. The account culminates in a tense, miraculous air-sea rescue, solidifying the book's status as a classic tale of single-handed sailing survival.