02267cam a22003253u 4500 33254 UtSlPG 20260610133746.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG nl iso639-1 G Pisuisse, Jean-Louis, 1880-1927 De schipbreuk van de "Berlin" 21 Februari 1907. : Volledig verhaal van de scheepsramp aan den Hoek van Holland Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-07-25 Produced by M.A.P. Asselbergs, André Engels and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at "De schipbreuk van de 'Berlin' 21 Februari 1907" by Jean-Louis Pisuisse is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work recounts the tragic shipwreck of the steam ferry Berlin, which sank near Hoek van Holland, resulting in the loss of numerous lives. It delves into the details of the disaster, emphasizing the human stories of both the victims and the rescuers involved in this maritime tragedy. The opening of the book sets the stage for the events that transpired on the morning of February 21, 1907, when the Berlin struck rocks and rapidly foundered amidst a fierce storm. Pisuisse, as a journalist, captures the chaos that follows the stranding—from initial reports and the desperate attempts of rescue boats to reach the capsized vessel, to the dismay of those caught in the disaster. He describes the scene of devastation, the frantic efforts of rescuers, and the emotional atmosphere as relatives awaited news of their loved ones. The narrative reflects on the challenges faced by the rescuers and the stark reality of loss as lifeless bodies wash ashore and the plight of survivors unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Berlin (Ship) Shipwrecks -- Netherlands Raemaekers, Louis, 1869-1956 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33254 74100 74100