Atlantic Ocean, 1952: A few weeks after his shipwreck, Captain Carlsen is welcomed with a parade in his hometown of Woodbridge, New Jersey.

Atlantic Ocean, 1952: A few weeks after his shipwreck, Captain Carlsen and his family are welcome upon landing in New York's Idlewild Airport.

Atlantic Ocean, 1952: A few weeks after his shipwreck, Captain Carlsen is welcomed with a parade by New York City.

New Jersey, United States, 1952: Captain Carlsen is welcomed back in his neighborhood of Woodbridge, New Jersey.

Atlantic Ocean, 1952: During Captain Carlsen's parade, high school majorettes strut before Carlsen gives a speech at the municipal building.

Atlantic Ocean, 1952: After the Flying Enterprise sinks, the ocean turns calm and Carlsen and Dancy are welcomed back at the port.

Atlantic Ocean, 1952: Captain Carlsen and his mate Dancy are welcomed by a large crowd and tell their stories at sea.

Atlantic Ocean, 1952: Slowly before the Flying Enterprise sinks, Captain Carlsen and his mate Dancy are saved.

Atlantic Ocean, 1952: Men take off their hats as they watch the Flying Enterprise and its priceless cargo sink to the bottom of the ocean.

Atlantic Ocean, 1952: As the Flying Enterprise is totally submerged in the water, Captain Carlsen and his mate Dancy jump off as the ship's cargo floats in the ocean.

Atlantic Ocean, 1952: As the Flying Enterprise is 80 miles away from shore, strong waves crash onto the ship where Captain Carlsen stays.

Atlantic Ocean, 1952: The Flying Enterprise turns sideways in waters and starts submerge as it is towed back to port.

Atlantic Ocean, 1952: The Flying Enterprise is sinking, and Captain Carlsen and his mate Kenneth Dancy cannot be rescued by a helicopter because of harsh water conditions.

Atlantic Ocean, 1952: The Flying Enterprise sinks as waves pull it down.

Atlantic Ocean, 1952: Introduction into the story of Flying Enterprise as it lays lopsided in waters.