Investigation of the precise circumstances of the sinking of the famous Sydney whaler „Minerva“ on Nicholsons Shoal.
Peter Bays Knihy
A Narrative Of The Wreck Of The Minerva
Whaler Of Port Jackson, New South Wales, On Nicholson's Shoal, 24 S. 179 W. (1831)
- 196 stránok
- 7 hodin čítania
The narrative offers a first-hand account of the Minerva's tragic sinking in the South Pacific, as experienced by crew member Peter Bays. It details the harrowing events leading to the wreck, the crew's struggles, and their eventual rescue. Additionally, the book provides insights into the region's geography and the early 19th-century whaling industry. This historical account serves as a significant resource for maritime history enthusiasts and scholars, preserving the cultural importance of the original work through a modern facsimile reprint.
Peter Bays beschreibt in diesem Buch die Umstände, unter denen das bekannte Sydneyer Walfangschiff „Minerva“ gesunken ist und verbindet die Ausführungen weitergehend mit narrativen Elementen.