McKee, Alexander

THE GOLDEN WRECK: The Tragedy of the 'Royal Charter'.

Pp. 222, 8 coloured plates, numerous black & white illustrations, lists of survivors and witnesses; wide med. 8vo; black boards, spine lettered in gilt, the fore-corners of boards slightly bruised; dust wrapper, edges a trifle rubbed, back panel faintly soiled; upper free endpaper slightly creased; Souvenir Press, London, 1986. Second, revised edition. *First published in 1961. The Royal Charter, the fastest passenger liner of her day, was wrecked in October 1859, a few miles away from her home port of Liverpool. Of over 500 passengers and crew, only 40 men were saved. Item #177193

Price: $35.00