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| Author | Anonymous |
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| Title | A Narrative of the Melancholy Wreck of the "Dunbar," Merchant Ship, on the South Head of Port Jackson, August 20th, 1875 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 55.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "A Narrative of the Melancholy Wreck of the 'Dunbar,' Merchant Ship, on the South Head of Port Jackson, August 20th, 1857" is a historical account written in the mid-19th century, specifically in 1857. This book recounts the tragic shipwreck of the Dunbar, a passenger vessel that was lost near the entrance to Port Jackson off the Australian coast, resulting in the deaths of nearly all on board, with only one survivor, James Johnson. This gripping narrative not only details the event but also explores the broader implications of maritime safety and navigation during that era. The story begins with a vivid description of the shipwreck that occurred during a stormy night, as the Dunbar mistook the entrance of the harbor and struck the treacherous rocks of the South Head. The text conveys the overwhelming chaos and horror experienced by passengers and crew members as they faced the impending disaster, culminating in a heart-wrenching scene of floating bodies and debris. The sole survivor, James Johnson, recounts his harrowing experience of survival amidst the wreckage, providing vital details of the circumstances leading to the disaster. As the narrative unfolds, it details the subsequent recovery efforts and the community's grief, while also reflecting on the inadequacies of the pilotage system and the need for better maritime safety measures to prevent such tragedies in the future. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Dunbar (Ship) |
| Subject | Shipwrecks -- Australia -- New South Wales |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57162 |
| Release Date | May 14, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 53 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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