Skip to content

Under Pressure The Final Voyage Of Submarine S-Five
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Under Pressure The Final Voyage Of Submarine S-Five Paperback - 2003

by A. J. Hill

The true story of the American Navy's first S-Class submarine. In 1920, the S-Five was flooded with seawater when a crewman failed to close a valve during a crash dive. Submerged 180 feet below the surface, and with only 40 hours of oxygen left, the crew made naval history through their ingenuity and resourcefulness as they raced against time to save themselves.


From the publisher

In 1920, one of the American Navy's new-but-untested submarines, the S-Five, was stranded 180 feet beneath the Atlantic. Her electrical system, radio and one of her drive motors were rendered inoperable. She had only forty hours of oxygen left-and her batteries were giving off an asphyxiating cloud of chlorine gas.
How the S-Five's indomitable captain and brave crew worked in near-darkness to save themselves with nothing but hand tools made naval history. An amazing tale of courage, endurance and incredible resourcefulness, "Under Pressure" is that most remarkable of books-a true story more dramatic than fiction.

First line

At noon on Monday, August 30, United States Submarine S-Five edged away from her berth at the old Boston Navy Yard in Charlestown and with her engines barely idling glided down the Mystic River into Boston's Outer Harbor.

Details

  • Title Under Pressure The Final Voyage Of Submarine S-Five
  • Author A. J. Hill
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition [ Edition: First
  • Pages 256
  • Language EN
  • Publisher NAL Trade, NY
  • Date August 5, 2003
  • ISBN 9780451209115

Media reviews

Riveting....Hill masterfully interweaves suspense with navy history. (Kirkus Reviews, starred review)

Back to Top

More Copies for Sale

Under Pressure: The Final Voyage of Submarine S-Five
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Under Pressure: The Final Voyage of Submarine S-Five

by Hill, A. J.

  • Used
  • Fine
  • Paperback
Condition
Used - Fine
Edition
Reprint
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780451209115 / 0451209117
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Hopkins, Minnesota, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 1 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$2.82
$5.00 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
New York, New York, U.S.A.: New Amer Library, 2003. Reprint . Trade Paperback. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. This book is in New condition. It is unread square, and tight.
Item Price
$2.82
$5.00 shipping to USA
Under Pressure
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Under Pressure

by A.J. Hill

  • Used
  • good
  • Paperback
  • first
Condition
Used - Good
Edition
1st Edition
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780451209115 / 0451209117
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Pocahontas, Arkansas, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$4.95
$5.50 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
New American Library, 2003. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Good. The final voyage of submarine S-FIve. 239 pages, text clean and tight. Pages are yellowing around the edges. B/W photos.
Item Price
$4.95
$5.50 shipping to USA
Under Pressure: The Final Voyage Of Submarine S-Five
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Under Pressure: The Final Voyage Of Submarine S-Five

by Hill, A. J.

  • Used
Condition
Used - Good
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780451209115 / 0451209117
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Frederick, Maryland, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$5.37
$3.99 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
NAL Trade. Used - Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
Item Price
$5.37
$3.99 shipping to USA
Under Pressure: The Final Voyage Of Submarine S-Five
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Under Pressure: The Final Voyage Of Submarine S-Five

by Hill, A. J.

  • Used
Condition
Used - Very Good
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780451209115 / 0451209117
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Frederick, Maryland, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$5.37
$3.99 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
NAL Trade. Used - Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner’s name, short gifter’s inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
Item Price
$5.37
$3.99 shipping to USA
Under Pressure : The Final Voyage of Submarine S-Five

Under Pressure : The Final Voyage of Submarine S-Five

by A. J. Hill

  • Used
  • Acceptable
  • Paperback
Condition
Used - Acceptable
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780451209115 / 0451209117
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Seattle, Washington, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$6.88
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Penguin Publishing Group, 2003. Paperback. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
$6.88
FREE shipping to USA
Under Pressure : The Final Voyage of Submarine S-Five

Under Pressure : The Final Voyage of Submarine S-Five

by A. J. Hill

  • Used
  • good
  • Paperback
Condition
Used - Good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780451209115 / 0451209117
Quantity Available
2
Seller
Seattle, Washington, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$6.88
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Penguin Publishing Group, 2003. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
$6.88
FREE shipping to USA
Under Pressure : The Final Voyage of Submarine S-Five

Under Pressure : The Final Voyage of Submarine S-Five

by A. J. Hill

  • Used
  • good
  • Paperback
Condition
Used - Good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780451209115 / 0451209117
Quantity Available
2
Seller
Seattle, Washington, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$6.88
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Penguin Publishing Group, 2003. Paperback. Good. Disclaimer:Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
$6.88
FREE shipping to USA
Under Pressure: The Final Voyage Of Submarine S-Five
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Under Pressure: The Final Voyage Of Submarine S-Five

by A. J. Hill

  • Used
  • good
  • Paperback
Condition
Used - Good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780451209115 / 0451209117
Quantity Available
1
Seller
HOUSTON, Texas, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$8.94
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
NAL Trade, 2003-08-05. Paperback. Good.
Item Price
$8.94
FREE shipping to USA
Under Pressure : The Final Voyage of Submarine S-Five
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Under Pressure : The Final Voyage of Submarine S-Five

by Hill, A. J

  • Used
Condition
Used - Good
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780451209115 / 0451209117
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Mishawaka, Indiana, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$10.43
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Penguin Publishing Group. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
Item Price
$10.43
FREE shipping to USA
Under Pressure : The Final Voyage of Submarine S-Five
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Under Pressure : The Final Voyage of Submarine S-Five

by Hill, A. J

  • Used
Condition
Used - Very Good
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780451209115 / 0451209117
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Mishawaka, Indiana, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$10.43
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Penguin Publishing Group. Used - Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
Item Price
$10.43
FREE shipping to USA