The Wreck of the "Royal Charter" / Compiled from Authentic Sources, with Some Original Matter
by Frank Fowler
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"The Wreck of the 'Royal Charter'" by Frank Fowler is a compilation of authentic sources and original content about the tragic sinking of the ship. The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the disaster, including the ship's history, its crew, and the passengers on board. The narrative captures the chaos and devastation that ensued when the vessel struck the rocks off the coast of Wales. Through firsthand testimonies from survivors like Mr. Russell, the reader gains insight into the harrowing experiences of those who managed to escape the sinking ship. The accounts of br...
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- E-text prepared by Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by the National Library of Australia (https://www.nla.gov.au)
- THE WRECK OF THE “ROYAL CHARTER.” COMPILED FROM AUTHENTIC SOURCES, WITH SOME ORIGINAL MATTER.
- CONTENTS.
- NOTE INTRODUCTORY.
- THE WRECK OF THE “ROYAL CHARTER.”
- THE PRESS ON THE CATASTROPHE.
- ADDENDA.
- LIST OF STEERAGE PASSENGERS.
- Dr. Scoresby on the ‘Royal Charter.’
- The Rev. Charles Vere Hodge.
- The Adjourned Inquest.
- THE VERDICT.
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