The Wreck of the Portland: A Doomed Ship, a Violent Storm, and New England's Worst Maritime Disaster
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The SS Portland was a solid and luxurious ship, and its loss in 1898 in a violent storm with some 200 people aboard was later remembered as "New England's Titanic." The Portland was one of New England's largest and most luxurious paddle steamers, and after nine years' solid performance, she had earned a reputation as a safe and dependable vessel. In November 1898, a perfect storm formed off the New England coast. Conditions...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1493039784
ISBN13:9781493039784
Release Date:July 2019
Publisher:Lyons Press
Length:224 Pages
Weight:1.09 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.2" x 9.1"
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