Wrecks & Reputations: The Loss Of The Schomberg And Loch Ard
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Book: Fair
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A gripping work of Australian maritime history, Wrecks & Reputations: The Loss of the Schomberg and Loch Ard chronicles two of the most dramatic and consequential shipwrecks in Victorian-era seafaring, both occurring along the treacherous Shipwreck Coast of Victoria, Australia. Don Charlwood meticulously reconstructs the circumstances surrounding the loss of the celebrated clipper ship Schomberg in 1855 and the devastating wreck of the Loch Ard in 1878, drawing on historical records, survivor accounts, and official inquiries to paint a vivid picture of life and death at sea. With a tone that is both authoritative and deeply human, the narrative uncovers not only the physical catastrophes themselves but also the fierce debates over seamanship, negligence, and professional honour that erupted in their wake. Charlwood illustrates how these disasters shaped public perception of the captains involved and left lasting marks on the communities that bore witness to the tragedies. The result is a compelling and thoroughly researched account that will captivate readers with an interest in maritime history, colonial Australia, and the enduring power of the sea to define human reputations.
Author: Don Charlwood
Format: Paperback
Genre: Maritime history
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A gripping work of Australian maritime history, Wrecks & Reputations: The Loss of the Schomberg and Loch Ard chronicles two of the most dramatic and consequential shipwrecks in Victorian-era seafaring, both occurring along the treacherous Shipwreck Coast of Victoria, Australia. Don Charlwood meticulously reconstructs the circumstances surrounding the loss of the celebrated clipper ship Schomberg in 1855 and the devastating wreck of the Loch Ard in 1878, drawing on historical records, survivor accounts, and official inquiries to paint a vivid picture of life and death at sea. With a tone that is both authoritative and deeply human, the narrative uncovers not only the physical catastrophes themselves but also the fierce debates over seamanship, negligence, and professional honour that erupted in their wake. Charlwood illustrates how these disasters shaped public perception of the captains involved and left lasting marks on the communities that bore witness to the tragedies. The result is a compelling and thoroughly researched account that will captivate readers with an interest in maritime history, colonial Australia, and the enduring power of the sea to define human reputations.