A Narrative of the Loss of the Royal George at Spithead, August, 1782; Including Tracey's Attempt to Raise Her in 1783, Also, Col. Pasley's Operations in Removing the Ship by Gunpowder in 1839-40-41

Published by S. Horsey, Portsea, 1842

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A unique work on the loss of the Royal George, bound here in wooden boards, the wood taken from the H.M.S. Royal George. Bound with wooden boards, the wood taken from the H.M.S Royal George.Illustrated with a folding plate to the frontispiece, and two plates.A work accounting the life of the H.M.S. Royal George, a first rate gun ship in the Royal Navy. The ship sunk in 1782, when it was anchored at Spithead to take supplies to go and relive Gibraltar. The ship sunk and lost more than eight-hundred lives. In this work, the anonymous authors recounts the sinking of this ship.The author also talks about Major-General Charles Paisley's 1839 attempted to clear the wreckage of the ships. His operation included breaking up the wreck using barrels of gunpowder.By Julian Slight.Ink inscription of the Earl of Portsmouth, 1842, to the paste downs, his ink inscription to a couple of other pages.The fifth edition of this work. In the original publisher's wooden boards. Externally, generally smart, with light discolouration and some marks to the boards and spine. A little rubbing to the spine. Boards are a little bowed. Front hinge is starting but firm. Ink inscription to the paste downs. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean with a few odd spots. Ink note to a few leaves. Very Good. …

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Title
A Narrative of the Loss of the Royal George at Spithead, August, 1782; Including Tracey's Attempt to Raise Her in 1783, Also, Col. Pasley's Operations in Removing the Ship by Gunpowder in 1839-40-41
Author
[Julian Slight]
Publisher
S. Horsey, Portsea
Publication year
1842
Condition
Very Good
Book Type
book
Binding
Hardback
Illustrator
Not Stated
Item weight
0.5 kilograms
Dimensions
4.5" by 2.5"

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