The Loss Of The Ship Northfleet (1873)

By Waterlow And Sons Publisher

Book Overview

The Loss of the Ship Northfleet is a historical account of the tragic sinking of the British ship, Northfleet, in 1873. The book was published by Waterlow and Sons Publisher, and it provides a detailed narrative of the events leading up to the ship's demise. The Northfleet was a passenger ship that was en route from London to Australia when it collided with a Spanish vessel, the Murillo, off the coast of Dungeness in Kent, England. The collision caused the Northfleet to sink rapidly, resulting in the loss of over 300 lives. The book includes first-hand accounts from survivors, as well as details about the rescue efforts and the subsequent investigation into the cause of the accident. The Loss of the Ship Northfleet is a gripping and informative read for anyone interested in maritime history or tragic disasters.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104917807
• ISBN13: 9781104917807
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"