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Fate Of The Blenden Hall, East Indiaman: With An Account Of Her Wreck (1847)

Fate Of The Blenden Hall, East Indiaman: With An Account Of Her Wreck (1847)

Greig, Alexander M.

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Travel WritingFiction AnthologiesGeneral Military History

ISBN10: 1120194830
ISBN13: 9781120194831
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 24 2009
Pages: 218
Weight: 0.66
Height: 0.46 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Fate Of The Blenden Hall, East Indiaman: With An Account Of Her Wreck is a historical book written by Alexander M. Greig in 1847. It is a detailed account of the tragic sinking of the Blenden Hall, an East Indiaman ship, off the coast of South Africa in 1821. The book provides a comprehensive description of the events leading up to the shipwreck, the rescue efforts, and the aftermath. The Blenden Hall was a British ship that was travelling from Calcutta to London with a valuable cargo of tea, silk, and other goods. However, on the night of August 27, 1821, the ship ran aground on a reef near the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa. The crew and passengers were stranded on the ship for several days before being rescued by local fishermen and the British Navy. The book describes the harrowing experiences of the crew and passengers during their time on the ship, including their struggle to survive in the harsh conditions and their attempts to save the cargo. It also provides a detailed account of the rescue efforts, including the involvement of the British Navy and the local authorities. Overall, Fate Of The Blenden Hall, East Indiaman: With An Account Of Her Wreck is a fascinating historical account of a tragic event in maritime history. It provides a vivid portrayal of the challenges faced by sailors and the bravery of those who risked their lives to save them. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in maritime history or tales of adventure and survival at sea.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.

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