Seeking the Sydney
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Author: Glenys McDonald
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 220
The wartime loss of Australia's pride, HMAS Sydney with all hands on board remains among the greatest riddles of modern maritime history, one that has teased authorities, naval experts and researchers for more than 60 years. This is a detailed account of how a chance brush with the past turns to deepening obsession; how an unschooled novice takes on an entrenched establishment, and often stuffy views, in a bid to help families of the 645 lost sailors win closure. McDonald's struggle to piece together a labyrinth of facts, theories and, in many cases, elusive false trails makes for compelling reading in this densely woven account. Strange cryptograms, hearsay and new evidence from German survivors of the catastrophe add momentum to a tale of hope, disappointment, and contradiction.
Author: Glenys McDonald
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 220
The wartime loss of Australia's pride, HMAS Sydney with all hands on board remains among the greatest riddles of modern maritime history, one that has teased authorities, naval experts and researchers for more than 60 years. This is a detailed account of how a chance brush with the past turns to deepening obsession; how an unschooled novice takes on an entrenched establishment, and often stuffy views, in a bid to help families of the 645 lost sailors win closure. McDonald's struggle to piece together a labyrinth of facts, theories and, in many cases, elusive false trails makes for compelling reading in this densely woven account. Strange cryptograms, hearsay and new evidence from German survivors of the catastrophe add momentum to a tale of hope, disappointment, and contradiction.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Glenys McDonald
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 220
The wartime loss of Australia's pride, HMAS Sydney with all hands on board remains among the greatest riddles of modern maritime history, one that has teased authorities, naval experts and researchers for more than 60 years. This is a detailed account of how a chance brush with the past turns to deepening obsession; how an unschooled novice takes on an entrenched establishment, and often stuffy views, in a bid to help families of the 645 lost sailors win closure. McDonald's struggle to piece together a labyrinth of facts, theories and, in many cases, elusive false trails makes for compelling reading in this densely woven account. Strange cryptograms, hearsay and new evidence from German survivors of the catastrophe add momentum to a tale of hope, disappointment, and contradiction.
Author: Glenys McDonald
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 220
The wartime loss of Australia's pride, HMAS Sydney with all hands on board remains among the greatest riddles of modern maritime history, one that has teased authorities, naval experts and researchers for more than 60 years. This is a detailed account of how a chance brush with the past turns to deepening obsession; how an unschooled novice takes on an entrenched establishment, and often stuffy views, in a bid to help families of the 645 lost sailors win closure. McDonald's struggle to piece together a labyrinth of facts, theories and, in many cases, elusive false trails makes for compelling reading in this densely woven account. Strange cryptograms, hearsay and new evidence from German survivors of the catastrophe add momentum to a tale of hope, disappointment, and contradiction.
Seeking the Sydney