On the night of February 18, 1952, during one of the worst winter storms that New England has ever seen, two oil tankers just off the shore of Cape Cod were torn in half by the force of the storm. Tells the story of a harrowing CoastGuard rescue when four men in a tiny lifeboat overcame insurmountable odds and saved more than 30 stranded sailors. Interest Level: 5-8 Reading Level: 7.5 ATOS Book Level: 7.5 AR Interest Level: MG AR Points: 6 AR Quiz: 163696EN Lexile Measure: 1140.