Catastrophe at Spithead: The Sinking of the Royal George
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In one of the most sensational and perplexing incidents in naval history, Rear Admiral Richard Kempenfelt, a much-voyaged veteran and outstanding officer, drowned along with more than 800 crew and many civilian visitors on a calm summer's morning and in a familiar anchorage. This new work examines that tragedy-the sudden capsizing at Spithead on 29 August 1782 of the mighty flagship HMS Royal George. This is the first comprehensive account of the calamity and is based on a wide variety of contemporary sources, including reports by survivors and eyewitnesses. Catastrophe at Spithead will bring to a new audience an extraordinary tale from the heyday of Britain's naval power.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1526764997
ISBN13:9781526764997
Release Date:March 2020
Publisher:US Naval Institute Press
Length:352 Pages
Weight:1.30 lbs.
Dimensions:1.3" x 6.4" x 9.2"
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