Marked for misfortune : an epic tale of shipwreck, human endeavour and survival in the age of sail
Hood, Jean2003
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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.
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Imprint:
London : Conway Maritime, 2003.
Collation:
xv, 288 p., [8] p. of plates : ill., facsims., maps, ports. ; 21 cm.
Notes:
Includes index.Bibliography: p. 271-274.
ISBN:
08517794179780851779416
Dewey class:
363.1'23'091824910.452363.1
Local class:
910.452
Language:
English
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BRN:
439833