Publisher's Synopsis
""Dreadful Explosion Of His Majesty�������s Frigate Amphion, Of Thirty-Two Guns, In The Hamoaze, Plymouth Dock"" is a historical account of a tragic incident that occurred in 1800. The book is written by one of the survivors of the disaster, and it provides a detailed description of the events leading up to the explosion and its aftermath. The frigate Amphion, which was a part of the Royal Navy, was anchored in the Hamoaze, Plymouth Dock, when a fire broke out in the powder magazine. Despite the efforts of the crew to contain the fire, it eventually reached the magazine, causing a massive explosion that destroyed the ship and killed many of its crew members. The book describes the chaos and confusion that followed the explosion, as well as the efforts of the survivors to rescue their fellow crew members and escape the burning wreckage. It also provides a detailed account of the investigation that followed the disaster, as the authorities attempted to determine the cause of the explosion and prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. Overall, ""Dreadful Explosion Of His Majesty�������s Frigate Amphion, Of Thirty-Two Guns, In The Hamoaze, Plymouth Dock"" is a gripping and informative read that offers a unique perspective on a tragic event in naval history.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.
