The ship was almost instantly in flames Some jumped overboard
immediately, and all was in indescribable confusion. The masts began
to fall one after another, and it is supposed killed great numbers by
their descent. Others, it is feared, were roasted alive, but the
majority were drowned. (Hull Advertiser and Exchange Gazette, 25
August 1848)The Ocean Monarch was only a few hours out of Liverpool on
24 August 1848 when a cabin passenger shouted Fire! and all hell broke
loose. Bound for Boston with almost 400 people on board, the emigrant
ship was soon ablaze with little chance of putting the flames out.
People watched helplessly from their cottages along the Welsh coast as
some ships ignored the travellers plight while others raced to their
aid. On the 170th anniversary of the disaster Gill Hoffs reveals the
full story of this forgotten wreck, including tales of French royalty,
an American artist, and a courageous stewardess who gave her life to
save her fellow travellers. Discover what happened to the passengers
and crew, including:James K. Fellows, a kindly American jeweller
trying to get home to his familyJotham Bragdon, the first mate who
fled the wreck then returned to shore a heroMary Walter and her
mysterious family, escaping danger in London only to find greater
peril lay at seaFollow the murder trial of a crew of rescuers and find
out the real fate of their victim and whether the mysterious Irish
toddler Kate found her family again.
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ISBN
9781526734402
Publisert
2018
Utgiver
Vendor
Pen & Sword History (ORIM)
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
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Product format
Digital bok
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