Australian Shipwrecks: Volume 2, 1851 To 1871
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A meticulous work of maritime history, Australian Shipwrecks: Volume 2, 1851 to 1871 chronicles the dramatic and often tragic stories of vessels lost along Australia's treacherous coastlines during one of the nation's most turbulent periods of growth and exploration. Jack Loney presents a comprehensive catalogue of wrecks spanning two pivotal decades, detailing the names of ships, their origins, cargo, crew, and the precise circumstances that led to their demise on reefs, sandbars, and storm-battered shores. The tone is authoritative and methodical, grounding each entry in careful historical research while allowing the raw drama of the sea to speak for itself. This volume captures an era when maritime trade was the lifeblood of the young Australian colonies, and the dangers of navigation were a constant and deadly reality for sailors and passengers alike. An indispensable reference for maritime historians, wreck divers, and anyone captivated by the rich and perilous seafaring heritage of Australia.
Author: Jack Loney
Format: Hardback
Published: 1980, Reed
Genre: Maritime history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A meticulous work of maritime history, Australian Shipwrecks: Volume 2, 1851 to 1871 chronicles the dramatic and often tragic stories of vessels lost along Australia's treacherous coastlines during one of the nation's most turbulent periods of growth and exploration. Jack Loney presents a comprehensive catalogue of wrecks spanning two pivotal decades, detailing the names of ships, their origins, cargo, crew, and the precise circumstances that led to their demise on reefs, sandbars, and storm-battered shores. The tone is authoritative and methodical, grounding each entry in careful historical research while allowing the raw drama of the sea to speak for itself. This volume captures an era when maritime trade was the lifeblood of the young Australian colonies, and the dangers of navigation were a constant and deadly reality for sailors and passengers alike. An indispensable reference for maritime historians, wreck divers, and anyone captivated by the rich and perilous seafaring heritage of Australia.