HMS Ulysses cover art

HMS Ulysses

Preview

Try for $0.00
Pick 1 audiobook a month from our unmatched collection.
Listen all you want to thousands of included audiobooks, Originals, and podcasts.
Premium Plus auto-renews for $14.95/mo + applicable taxes after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

HMS Ulysses

Written by: Alistair MacLean
Narrated by: Jonathan Oliver
Try for $0.00

$14.95 a month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy Now for $33.53

Buy Now for $33.53

Confirm purchase
Pay using card ending in
By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and Amazon's Privacy Notice. Tax where applicable.
Cancel

About this listen

The novel that launched the astonishing career of one of the 20th century’s greatest writers of action and suspense – an acclaimed classic of heroism and the sea in World War II.

Constant patrols have pushed the crew of the HMS Ulysses beyond the limits of endurance. And now they must be put to sea again, to escort a vital supply convoy heading for Murmansk.

As they head deep into the frozen waters they are faced not only with the fierce arctic weather, but a swarm of airborne attacks, German ships, then the feared U-boats, all hellbent on destroying the convoy.

With each day threatening another sudden attack, and increasing hardships aboard the frozen ship, Ulysses suffers greater damage trying to protect the other vessels. And soon the journey becomes a tense and deadly game of cat and mouse between the crippled cruiser and her silent pursuers.

©1955 HarperCollins Publishers (P)2017 HarperCollins Publishers
Classics Epic Epic Fantasy Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Literature & Fiction Suspense Fantasy Adventure War Military
activate_Holiday_promo_in_buybox_DT_T2

What the critics say

‘A brilliant, overwhelming piece of descriptive writing.’
Observer

‘A story of exceptional courage which grips the imagination.’
Daily Telegraph

‘It deserves an honourable place among 20th-century war books.’
Daily Mail

‘HMS Ulysses is in the same class as The Cruel Sea.’
Evening Standard

What listeners say about HMS Ulysses

Average Customer Ratings
Overall
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    16
  • 4 Stars
    4
  • 3 Stars
    1
  • 2 Stars
    0
  • 1 Stars
    0
Performance
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    17
  • 4 Stars
    3
  • 3 Stars
    0
  • 2 Stars
    0
  • 1 Stars
    0
Story
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    15
  • 4 Stars
    3
  • 3 Stars
    2
  • 2 Stars
    0
  • 1 Stars
    0

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Sort by:
Filter by:
  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Cold, so very Cold.

This book really makes you feel what those men and boys went though in WW2.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

The literature of war.

War is the most senseless thing men do. This outstanding novel demonstrates why. It also demonstrates how a mutinous crew of mem become more than they or any but their officers have ever thought they could me. The Ultsses is a cruiser with the ultimate responsibility of taking a merchant ships a cross the Arctic Ocean to Murmansk. You will live with these men as they battle a monstrous storm, desdly ice, days without sleep, submarines, air attack and bore as they battle there way to heartbreak and destiny. Don't miss this constantly action filled novel that challenges The Cruel Sea and Mutiny On The Bounty.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Probably the best of Alistair McLean

this book is one of the best books i have ever read (listened to). it is so well written that while listening to it i felt physically cold. McLean is know for his great books and i think that this is his best. phenomenal and unmatched by others of this genre.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!