02217cam a22003013u 4500 24745 UtSlPG 20260610133551.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 VK McGregor, Duncan, 1787-1881 The Loss of the Kent, East Indiaman, in the Bay of Biscay : Narrated in a Letter to a Friend Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-03-03 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Loss of the Kent, East Indiaman, in the Bay of Biscay" by Duncan McGregor is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This book recounts the harrowing events surrounding the shipwreck of the "Kent", an East Indiaman that tragically caught fire during a violent storm in the Bay of Biscay, leading to a desperate battle for survival among its passengers and crew. The narrative unfolds through a detailed letter by Sir Duncan McGregor, who was aboard the ill-fated ship. He describes the initial excitement of departure, the mounting dangers as the ship faces a violent gale, and the catastrophic fire that ensues, culminating in visceral images of fear and chaos on deck. The account follows the officers’ and soldiers' courageous attempts to save as many lives as possible, focusing on the bravery of Captain Cobb and others who orchestrated the evacuation amidst overwhelming horror. It illustrates themes of faith, resilience, and human spirit in the face of disaster, ultimately reflecting on the miraculous survival of some individuals and the tragic losses sustained. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Shipwrecks https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24745 65746 65746