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| Shopify Unique ID: | 10592091603236 |
| SKU: | A5/2610/0365/K543 |
| Trademe Reference: | PR819 (257) |
| Category: |
Maritime: Civil / Merchant Shipping New Zealand History: Disasters |
| New / Used: | Used |
Description
THE WRECK OF THE HMS ORPHEUS: New Zealand's Worst Sea Disaster
by Roy M. Hetherington
DESCRIPTION
ISBN 0726937037
Format: small hardcover with dust jacket
Published: 1968, Cassell 1975
Size (mm): 140 w x 220 h x 20 d
Pages: 156
SKU: A5/2610/0365/K543
ABOUT
The worst maritime disaster in New Zealand history was the sinking of the British man-of-war HMS Orpheus as she tried to enter Manukau Harbour on February 7, 1863.
The tragedy cost the lives of 188 British sailors and marines out of a complement of 256.
Includes monochrome images and drawings.
CONDITION
Excellent with wear/repairs to dust jacket, pages as new, no stamp or inscriptions.
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Are of the actual item and depict all need to know detail.
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