Sea of Glory: The Magnificent Story of the Four Chaplains is a non-fiction book written by Francis Beauchesne Thornton. The book tells the remarkable story of four chaplains who sacrificed their lives to save others during World War II. The chaplains, who came from different religious backgrounds, were on board the USAT Dorchester, a troop ship carrying over 900 soldiers and civilians. In the early hours of February 3, 1943, the ship was torpedoed by a German submarine and began to sink rapidly. The chaplains quickly sprang into action, helping to calm the panicked passengers and crew, and distributing life jackets. When the supply of life jackets ran out, the chaplains took off their own and gave them to others, knowing that they would not survive the sinking. The four chaplains - George Fox, Alexander Goode, Clark Poling, and John Washington - linked arms, said prayers, and went down with the ship. The book explores the lives of the chaplains, their heroic actions, and the impact their sacrifice had on those who survived. It also delves into the historical context of the war and the role of chaplains in the military. Sea of Glory is a moving tribute to four men who exemplified selflessness and courage in the face of tragedy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.