Tragedy of the Royal Tar (e-bog) af Warner, Mark
Warner, Mark (forfatter)

Tragedy of the Royal Tar e-bog

74,45 DKK (inkl. moms 93,06 DKK)
On October 25, 1836, the sidewheel steamer Royal Tar caught fire in Maines Penobscot Bay. On board was a small circus menagerie returning to Boston from a summer-long tour of the Canadian Maritimes. Plagued by gale-force winds and rough seas, the usual overnight trip from Saint John, New Brunswick, stretched out to four days and, on the fourth day, disaster struck off the island of Vinalhaven. ...
E-bog 74,45 DKK
Forfattere Warner, Mark (forfatter)
Udgivet 16 februar 2015
Længde 120 sider
Genrer 1KBBE
Sprog English
Format pdf
Beskyttelse LCP
ISBN 9781608933587
On October 25, 1836, the sidewheel steamer Royal Tar caught fire in Maines Penobscot Bay. On board was a small circus menagerie returning to Boston from a summer-long tour of the Canadian Maritimes. Plagued by gale-force winds and rough seas, the usual overnight trip from Saint John, New Brunswick, stretched out to four days and, on the fourth day, disaster struck off the island of Vinalhaven. Thirty-two people and all of the circus animals perished in the tragedy.Mark Warner explores the events leading up to that fateful day. Beginning with the construction of the Royal Tar, he traces the vessels service history, the menageries tour of the Maritimes, the cause of the fire, and details of the rescue operation.