The Shipwreck Clan Ranald: Sank Off Troubridge Hill Sunday 31St January, 1909
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: N/A (soft cover/booklet). Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Appears intact. No stickers or labels visible.
A fascinating piece of South Australian maritime history, this publication chronicles the tragic sinking of the SS Clan Ranald, a cargo steamer that met its fate off Troubridge Hill on Sunday, 31st January 1909. The disaster stands as one of the most dramatic shipwrecks in the history of the Yorke Peninsula, claiming lives and cargo in the treacherous waters of Gulf St Vincent. Published by the Edithburgh Museum Inc., this account presents the circumstances surrounding the wreck, drawing on historical records and local knowledge to reconstruct the fateful events of that summer day. A vital resource for enthusiasts of Australian maritime heritage, it captures the human and historical significance of a wreck that has long captivated divers and historians alike.
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Format: Paperback
Published: 2009, Edithburgh Museum Inc.
Genre: Maritime history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: N/A (soft cover/booklet). Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Appears intact. No stickers or labels visible.
A fascinating piece of South Australian maritime history, this publication chronicles the tragic sinking of the SS Clan Ranald, a cargo steamer that met its fate off Troubridge Hill on Sunday, 31st January 1909. The disaster stands as one of the most dramatic shipwrecks in the history of the Yorke Peninsula, claiming lives and cargo in the treacherous waters of Gulf St Vincent. Published by the Edithburgh Museum Inc., this account presents the circumstances surrounding the wreck, drawing on historical records and local knowledge to reconstruct the fateful events of that summer day. A vital resource for enthusiasts of Australian maritime heritage, it captures the human and historical significance of a wreck that has long captivated divers and historians alike.