Marked for Misfortune : an epic tale of shipwreck, human endeavour and survival in the age of sail
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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.
НазваниеMarked for Misfortune : an epic tale of shipwreck, human endeavour and survival in the age of sail
Автор
Место публикацииLondon
ИздательConway Maritime
Год выпуска2003
18th century
Нумерация страницxv, 288 p., 8 p. of plates
ИллюстрацииIllus., black and white drawings, black and white photographs, maps
Размерность13.5 x 20.5 cm
Материалbook
G530.W66 .H66 2003
ISBN978-0851-779416
ПримечанияDes Pawson Collection
Темаshipwrecks, Indian Ocean, History, Madagascar