The miraculous survival of nine Navy officers is depicted in this selection based on the book of the same name. The music begins with a military quality, but then takes on a much more dissonant character as the crew members fight for their lives. Excerpts from America begin to appear in various forms, first in adrenaline-packed moments, then in a brief moment of solitude. The final burst of energy portrays the sailors' incredible escape from the depths of the ocean to the surface of the water. Powerful!