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Catastrophe at Spithead: The Sinking of the Royal George
Contributor(s): Rubinstein, Hilary L. (Author)

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ISBN: 1526764997     ISBN-13: 9781526764997
Publisher: US Naval Institute Press
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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: February 2020
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BISAC Categories:
- History | Europe - Great Britain - Georgian Era (1714-1837)
- Transportation | Ships & Shipbuilding - History
Physical Information: 1.3" H x 6.4" W x 9.2" L (1.30 lbs) 352 pages
 
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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.

 
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