Wreck of the "London." by Anonymous
"Wreck of the 'London'" by Anonymous is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work recounts the tragic story of the steamship "London", which suffered a disastrous shipwreck in the Bay of Biscay, ultimately leading to the loss of many lives. The narrative emphasizes the heroism and piety displayed by the passengers and crew in the face of calamity, particularly focusing on key figures such as Captain John Bohun
Martin and the Rev. Daniel James Draper, who were involved in the ship's final moments. The opening of this account details the events leading up to, and the aftermath of, the "London"'s ill-fated voyage. Beginning with the calamities that befell maritime vessels in early 1866, the text quickly introduces the "London" as one of the finest ships of its time, laden with cargo and passengers. As the narrative unfolds, it vividly depicts the crew's efforts to weather a ferocious storm and the emotional turmoil of those aboard as disaster strikes. It highlights how fear transformed into a desperate search for hope, as religious services are conducted, and prayers are offered in a united show of faith amid mounting peril. The gripping introduction sets the stage for a poignant exploration of human courage, loss, and the impact of tragedy on both a personal and societal level. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Title | Wreck of the "London." |
| Edition | Second Edition, Revised. |
| Original Publication | London: S. W. Partridge, 1866. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | VK: Naval science: Navigation, Merchant marine |
| Subject | Shipwrecks |
| Subject | London (Steamship) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75381 |
| Release Date | Feb 15, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 367 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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