Catastrophe at Spithead

In one of the most sensational and perplexing incidents in naval history, Rear Admiral Richard Kempenfelt, a much-voyaged veteran and outstanding officer, drowned along with more than 800 crew and many civilian visitors, male and female, on a calm summer's morning and in a familiar anchorage. This new work examines that tragedy - the sudden capsizing at Spithead on 29 August 1782 of the mighty flagship HMS Royal George. This is the first comprehensive account of the calamity and is based on a wide variety of contemporary sources, including reports by survivors and eyewitnesses. It discusses such issues as how and why she sank; on whom, if anyone, the blame should fall; the number and nature of the casualties; and the disaster's impact on the nation's psyche, including its treatment in literature.

ISBN:	9781526764997
Publisher:	Naval Institute Press
Imprint:	Naval Institute Press
Published date:	28 Feb 2020
DEWEY:	359.322
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	288 , 8 unnumbered of plates
Weight:	598g
Height:	163mm
Width:	242mm
Spine width:	25mm

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