Publisher's Synopsis
Narratives of Shipwrecks of the Royal Navy between 1793 and 1849 is a historical book written by William O. S. Gilly and published in 1850. The book contains a collection of true stories of shipwrecks that occurred in the Royal Navy during the period of 1793 to 1849. The author has compiled these narratives from official records of the Royal Navy, personal accounts of sailors who survived the shipwrecks, and other reliable sources. The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the shipwrecks, the experiences of the survivors, and the aftermath of the disasters.The book is divided into chapters, each dedicated to a specific shipwreck. The chapters include HMS Thetis, HMS St. George, HMS Alceste, and HMS Apollo, among others. The book also includes illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the events.Narratives of Shipwrecks of the Royal Navy between 1793 and 1849 provides a fascinating insight into the dangers faced by sailors in the Royal Navy during this period. It is a valuable resource for those interested in naval history, maritime disasters, and survival stories.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.
