The Quetta
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A gripping work of maritime history, The Quetta chronicles the tragic sinking of the British India Steam Navigation Company's passenger vessel SS Quetta in 1890, when the ship struck an uncharted rock in the Torres Strait and sank in minutes, claiming the lives of over 130 passengers and crew. John C.H. Foley reconstructs the disaster with meticulous detail, drawing on survivor accounts, official inquiries, and historical records to paint a vivid picture of colonial-era sea travel and the ever-present dangers of navigating Australia's treacherous northern waters. The narrative captures both the chaos of the sinking and the remarkable stories of survival, illustrating the courage and resilience of those who endured one of Queensland's most devastating maritime catastrophes. Written with a tone that balances scholarly rigor and human drama, the account stands as an essential record of a largely forgotten tragedy and its lasting impact on the communities of the region.
Author: John C.H. Foley
Format: Paperback
Published: 1990, Nairana Publications
Genre: Maritime history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A gripping work of maritime history, The Quetta chronicles the tragic sinking of the British India Steam Navigation Company's passenger vessel SS Quetta in 1890, when the ship struck an uncharted rock in the Torres Strait and sank in minutes, claiming the lives of over 130 passengers and crew. John C.H. Foley reconstructs the disaster with meticulous detail, drawing on survivor accounts, official inquiries, and historical records to paint a vivid picture of colonial-era sea travel and the ever-present dangers of navigating Australia's treacherous northern waters. The narrative captures both the chaos of the sinking and the remarkable stories of survival, illustrating the courage and resilience of those who endured one of Queensland's most devastating maritime catastrophes. Written with a tone that balances scholarly rigor and human drama, the account stands as an essential record of a largely forgotten tragedy and its lasting impact on the communities of the region.