| Author |
Fowler, Frank, 1833-1863 |
| Title |
The Wreck of the "Royal Charter"
Compiled from Authentic Sources, with Some Original Matter
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by the National Library of Australia (https://www.nla.gov.au)
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| Summary |
"The Wreck of the 'Royal Charter'" by Frank Fowler is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work meticulously recounts the tragic wreck of the Royal Charter, a ship on its return journey from Melbourne to Liverpool, detailing the catastrophic loss of life and the harrowing experiences of those on board. It explores the circumstances leading to the disaster, the ship's remarkable journey prior to the incident, and the profound impact of the calamity on the families and communities involved, making it a poignant exploration of human tragedy at sea. The opening of the narrative sets a somber tone as it introduces the reader to the initial reports of the ship's loss that reverberated through Britain, invoking a sense of disbelief and despair. As the details unfold, Fowler reflects on both the ship’s journey filled with promises and the heart-wrenching reality of the wreck, emphasizing the noble design of the vessel and her strong captain, Thomas Taylor. Through the voices of survivors and the anguished accounts of those who lost loved ones, we are immersed in the emotional landscape of the disaster, capturing the fearful moments leading up to the tragedy, making for an evocative and chilling introduction to this maritime tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
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| Subject |
Royal Charter (Ship)
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| Subject |
Shipwrecks -- Wales -- Anglesey
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
58364 |
| Release Date |
Nov 27, 2018 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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