Great Lakes Passenger Ship DisastersFrom author Wayne Kadar, this book explores the tragic tales of ships designed to carry passengers, be it a ferry, a day or weekend excursion vessel or a ship with cabins for extended cruises. Meticulously researched by Kadar, these stories from the tragedy of the |
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... ship on a course change . The wheelsman of the City of Erie was familiar with the waters and knew every trick . It was quickly noticed that the City of Erie had been stripped of all unnecessary weight . Even the ship's lifeboats were ...
... ship on a course change . The wheelsman of the City of Erie was familiar with the waters and knew every trick . It was quickly noticed that the City of Erie had been stripped of all unnecessary weight . Even the ship's lifeboats were ...
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... ship's two paddle wheels turned , propelling the ship toward the opening . " Hug the north pier as we enter , " The ... ship's port bow , carrying the ship's bow across the channel towards the south pier . Just as suddenly the ship's bow ...
... ship's two paddle wheels turned , propelling the ship toward the opening . " Hug the north pier as we enter , " The ... ship's port bow , carrying the ship's bow across the channel towards the south pier . Just as suddenly the ship's bow ...
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... ship grounded near shore and retrieve those aboard . Beam - The biggest width of a ship . Becalmed - A ship in a calm , windless sea . Bilge - Lowest part of the interior of a ship's hull . Boilers - A metal container where water is ...
... ship grounded near shore and retrieve those aboard . Beam - The biggest width of a ship . Becalmed - A ship in a calm , windless sea . Bilge - Lowest part of the interior of a ship's hull . Boilers - A metal container where water is ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
The Story Of The Lady Elgin | 25 |
The Passenger Ship Hamonic Burns In The River | 39 |
Copyright | |
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