Breakers Ahead; or, Uncle Jack's Stories of Great Shipwrecks of Recent Times: 1869 to 1890

by Jessie Margaret Edmondston Saxby

A gripping collection of true stories of shipwrecks and sea disasters from the late 19th century. The author, a resident of the Shetland Islands, draws on her firsthand knowledge of the sea and its perils to recount these tales of tragedy and heroism. Among the incidents covered are the sinking of the SS Oregon, the loss of the HMS Captain, and the mysterious disappearance of the Mary Celeste. This book will thrill anyone with an interest in maritime...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1019864397
• ISBN13: 9781019864395
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 142 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"