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100 1 _aDarvall, Joseph,
_d-1859
245 1 4 _aThe wreck on the Andamans
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2009-03-22
508 _aProduced by Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"The Wreck on the Andamans" by Joseph Darvall is a historical narrative written in the mid-19th century. This account details the extraordinary survival and eventual rescue of soldiers and sailors from the troop ships Runnymede and Briton, which were wrecked on the Andaman Islands in November 1844. It highlights themes of perseverance, leadership, and the human spirit in the face of adversity during maritime disasters. The book recounts the harrowing journey of the Runnymede and Briton as they encounter a severe hurricane leading to their wreck. The soldiers and sailors bravely endure the tumultuous sea conditions and the subsequent challenges they face on a desolate island. With a focus on both the tribulations and the camaraderie among the crew, the narrative unfolds their various efforts to survive, communicate with nearby vessels, and ultimately secure a rescue. The story is an inspiring testament to the cool-headedness and bravery of those involved, reflecting on human resilience amid disaster and the unexpected twists of fate that lead to salvation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBriton (Ship)
653 _aRunnymede (Ship)
653 _aShipwrecks -- India -- Andaman and Nicobar Islands
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28388
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