Australia's Worst Shipwrecks
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A gripping work of maritime history, Australia's Worst Shipwrecks chronicles the most devastating nautical disasters to have occurred in Australian waters, from the treacherous colonial era to the modern age. Chris Halls presents each tragedy with meticulous detail, reconstructing the harrowing circumstances that sent vessels and their crews to the ocean floor. Written with a tone that balances sober historical authority with genuine dramatic tension, the narrative uncovers the human stories behind each wreck — the miscalculations, the storms, the heroism, and the loss. Halls illustrates how Australia's vast and unforgiving coastline has claimed hundreds of ships over the centuries, shaping the nation's relationship with the sea. A compelling read for history enthusiasts and maritime buffs alike, it stands as a sobering testament to the power of the ocean and the courage of those who dared to sail it.
Author: Chris Halls
Format: Hardback
Published: 1978, Rigby. Adelaide
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A gripping work of maritime history, Australia's Worst Shipwrecks chronicles the most devastating nautical disasters to have occurred in Australian waters, from the treacherous colonial era to the modern age. Chris Halls presents each tragedy with meticulous detail, reconstructing the harrowing circumstances that sent vessels and their crews to the ocean floor. Written with a tone that balances sober historical authority with genuine dramatic tension, the narrative uncovers the human stories behind each wreck — the miscalculations, the storms, the heroism, and the loss. Halls illustrates how Australia's vast and unforgiving coastline has claimed hundreds of ships over the centuries, shaping the nation's relationship with the sea. A compelling read for history enthusiasts and maritime buffs alike, it stands as a sobering testament to the power of the ocean and the courage of those who dared to sail it.