Seadevil Boat
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The Sea Devil
Author: Sam Jefferson
language: en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date: 2017-09-21
Tasked with destroying as many British merchant ships as possible, German aristocrat Felix von Luckner and his ship the Seeadler succeeded in spectacular fashion. n 1916, a three-masted windjammer bearing Norwegian colours sailed out of a quiet anchorage in Germany, loaded with cargo and apparently bound for Australia. Her true mission was quite different. The ship was, in fact, the SMS Seeadler, commanded by swashbuckling German aristocrat Felix von Luckner. Over an epic voyage, he used cunning and deception to destroy fourteen merchant ships, all the while evading the utterly foxed and infuriated British Admiralty in a daring game of cat and mouse. This rip-roaring World War I story depicts a life of espionage, counterespionage and piracy of the most gentlemanly kind.
Count Luckner, the Sea Devil
Author: Graf von Felix Luckner and Lowell Thomas
language: en
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Release Date: 2026-02-06
Count Luckner, the Sea Devil is an exhilarating true account of one of the most extraordinary naval adventurers of the early 20th century. Graf von Felix Luckner—celebrated as the “Sea Devil”—earned fame during World War I for commanding the legendary commerce raider *Seeadler*, capturing enemy ships with daring strategy, minimal bloodshed, and an almost chivalrous code of conduct. His exploits, retold in vivid detail with the narrative skill of Lowell Thomas, blend humor, danger, and remarkable ingenuity as Luckner repeatedly outwits powerful naval forces. The book offers a gripping portrayal of high-seas adventure, showcasing Luckner’s charisma, resourcefulness, and commitment to humane warfare. Part biography, part action narrative, this compelling work immerses readers in unforgettable maritime episodes that highlight courage, unconventional leadership, and the allure of the open ocean. It remains an essential read for fans of naval history, adventure nonfiction, and legendary wartime personalities.
The Sea Devil - The Story Of Count Felix Von Luckner, The German War Raider
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