Victorian Shipwrecks: All Wrecks In Victorian Waters And Bass Strait, Including King Island And The Kent Group
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: J. K. Loney
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Hawthorn Press, 1971
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Victorian Shipwrecks chronicles the tragic maritime disasters that plagued the seas during the reign of Queen Victoria. This compelling historical account uncovers the harrowing tales of vessels lost to treacherous storms, navigational errors, and unforeseen calamities. It details the human cost of these catastrophes, presenting vivid narratives of survival and loss that gripped the public imagination. The work illustrates the technological limitations and the inherent dangers faced by seafarers in an era of rapid industrial expansion, offering a poignant look into a perilous past.
Author: J. K. Loney
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Hawthorn Press, 1971
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Victorian Shipwrecks chronicles the tragic maritime disasters that plagued the seas during the reign of Queen Victoria. This compelling historical account uncovers the harrowing tales of vessels lost to treacherous storms, navigational errors, and unforeseen calamities. It details the human cost of these catastrophes, presenting vivid narratives of survival and loss that gripped the public imagination. The work illustrates the technological limitations and the inherent dangers faced by seafarers in an era of rapid industrial expansion, offering a poignant look into a perilous past.