A collection of true stories of the high seas, from the nineteenth century. Shipwrecks, mutiny, life and death decision-making -- all far from home, while pitting themselves against the elements. The romance of the seafaring life is depicted in its brutal reality. - Summary by Lynne Thompson
PrefaceAdventures of Capt. Woodward and Five Seamen in the island of CelebesAn Occurrence at seaLoss of H. B. M ship Phœnix, off CubaAn account of the Whale Fishery, with anecdotes of the dangers attending itLoss of the Brig TyrrelLoss of the PeggyLoss of H. B. M. ship LitchfieldWreck of the Rothsay Castle SteamerLoss of the French ship Droits de L’HommeLoss of H. B. M. ship Queen CharlotteA Scene on the Atlantic OceanWreck of the French Frigate Medusa, on the Arguin Bank Part 1Wreck of the French Frigate Medusa, on the Arguin Bank Part 2Wreck of the French Frigate Medusa, on the Arguin Bank Part 3Wreck of the French Frigate Medusa, on the Arguin Bank Part 4Loss of the Royal GeorgeLoss of the Æneas, transportThe Absent ShipLoss of the Halsewell, East IndiamanAn account of Four Russians, abandoned on the Island of East SpitzbergenLoss of the Amphitrite, Female Convict ShipThe Mutineers, a Tale of the SeaFate of Seven Sailors, left on the island of St. MauriceSeamen wintering in SpitzbergenA Man OverboardAn Escape through the Cabin-WindowsTom Cringle’s LogLoss of the Nautilus, Sloop of WarWreck of a Slave ShipThe Wrecked SeamenAdventures of Philip Ashton Part 1Adventures of Philip Ashton Part 2Explosion of H. B. M. ship AmphionLoss of H. B. M. ship La TribuneBurning of the Prince, a French East IndiamanWreck of the Schooner BetseyEarly American HeroismFingal’s CaveLoss of H. B. M. ship RamilliesPreservation of Nine SeamenCapt. Ross’s ExpeditionLoss of the Catharine, Venus, and Piedmont, transports, and three Merchant ShipsWreck of the Ship SidneyLoss of the Duke William, transportCommodore BarneyNaval Battles of the United StatesAddress to the Ocean
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