South From Corregidor, first published in 1943, is the amazing true-life war story of Lt.-Comm. John Morrill and 18 crewmembers of the US Navy minesweeper "Quail" (AM-15), who rather than surrender to the Japanese, sailed from Corregidor Island to eventual freedom in a 36-foot motor launch. The crew of the small boat successfully navigated more than 2000 miles in enemy-infested seas, and successfully reached the safety of Australia after 31 days at sea. Included are 2 maps. Author and captain of the minesweeper "Quail, " John Morrill (1903-1997) was a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, and assumed command of the "Quail" in 1939. He retired from the Navy in 1955 as a Rear Admiral.