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TitleMarked for Misfortune : an epic tale of shipwreck, human endeavour and survival in the age of sail

Author

Place of publicationLondon

Year of publication2003

Period18th century

Paginationxv, 288 p., 8 p. of plates

IllustrationsIllus., black and white drawings, black and white photographs, maps

Dimensions13.5 x 20.5 cm

Materialbook

Class numberG530.W66 .H66 2003

ISBN978-0851-779416

NotesDes Pawson Collection

In 1792, the East Indiaman Winterton, with 300 crew and passengers, was wrecked on a reef off Madagascar. This book chronicles the quiet heroism, dignity and courage of all involved, particularly John Dale, the second senior surviving officer, and his battle with prolonged tragedy and misfortune.