Poor Souls, They Perished: The Cataraqui Australia's Worst Shipwreck
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Andrew Lemon & Marjorie Morgan
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hargreen Publishing, 1986
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: DJ spine faded. Very light chipping to spine of board. Pages in good condition.
This compelling historical account chronicles the tragic sinking of The Cataraqui, detailing the harrowing events surrounding Australia's most devastating maritime disaster. Authors Andrew Lemon and Marjorie Morgan meticulously reconstruct the voyage, presenting a vivid narrative of the ill-fated journey and the desperate struggle for survival. The work uncovers the human cost of the catastrophe, illustrating the profound impact on the passengers and crew, as well as the subsequent inquiries into the tragedy. It offers a poignant examination of 19th-century seafaring conditions and the vulnerabilities inherent in long-distance travel during that era. A vital contribution to maritime history, the volume ensures the memory of those lost is preserved, providing an essential record of a pivotal moment in Australian history.
Author: Andrew Lemon & Marjorie Morgan
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hargreen Publishing, 1986
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: DJ spine faded. Very light chipping to spine of board. Pages in good condition.
This compelling historical account chronicles the tragic sinking of The Cataraqui, detailing the harrowing events surrounding Australia's most devastating maritime disaster. Authors Andrew Lemon and Marjorie Morgan meticulously reconstruct the voyage, presenting a vivid narrative of the ill-fated journey and the desperate struggle for survival. The work uncovers the human cost of the catastrophe, illustrating the profound impact on the passengers and crew, as well as the subsequent inquiries into the tragedy. It offers a poignant examination of 19th-century seafaring conditions and the vulnerabilities inherent in long-distance travel during that era. A vital contribution to maritime history, the volume ensures the memory of those lost is preserved, providing an essential record of a pivotal moment in Australian history.