Catastrophe at Spithead
Title | Catastrophe at Spithead PDF eBook |
Author | Hilary L. Rubinstein |
Publisher | Seaforth Publishing |
Pages | 335 |
Release | 2020-01-15 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1526765004 |
This fascinating historical inquiry sheds new light on the mysterious sinking of an 18th century warship and its lingering effect on British naval culture. On August 29th, 1782, the mighty flagship HMS Royal George suddenly capsized while anchored in the calm, familiar waters of Spithead on the English Channel. In one of the most sensational and perplexing incidents in naval history, Rear Admiral Richard Kempenfelt, an outstanding veteran officer, drowned along with more than 800 crew and many civilian visitors. Catastrophe at Spithead is the first comprehensive account of the sinking, drawn from a variety of archival sources, including reports by survivors and eyewitnesses. Hilary L. Rubinstein examines the mysterious cause and tragic cost of the disaster, as well as its lingering aftereffects, including its treatment in literature. As well as describing the sinking, Rubenstein uncovers new information on the life and career of Rear Admiral Kempenfelt, ranging from his familial relation to the great Admiral Rodney to accounts of his whereabouts when the ship sank. These call into question the scenario in William Cowper's famous poem, “On the Sinking of the Royal George,” which depicts Kempenfelt writing in his cabin when she foundered.
The Royal George
Title | The Royal George PDF eBook |
Author | Giles St Aubyn |
Publisher | Faber & Faber |
Pages | 273 |
Release | 2011-08-18 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 0571281710 |
Son of the eccentric Adolphus, seventh and favourite son of George III, Prince George was born in 1819 and was briefly heir presumptive to the throne of England until the birth that same year of his cousin Victoria. Instead he became George, second Duke of Cambridge, and rose to be Commander-in-Chief of the Army aged 37, holding that position for 39 years. Often considered a hidebound reactionary, he nonetheless took a keen interest in reform of the Army, and made considerable efforts to improve the soldier's lot. In the year that the title of Duke and Duchess of Cambridge was bestowed by HRH the Queen upon Prince William and Catherine Middleton on the morning of their wedding, this charming, substantial and formidably researched life of 'The Royal George' has a renewed topicality.
A Royal Experiment
Title | A Royal Experiment PDF eBook |
Author | Janice Hadlow |
Publisher | Macmillan |
Pages | 704 |
Release | 2014-11-18 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 0805096566 |
"Originally published as The strangest family in the U.K. in 2014 by William Collins"--Title page verso.
The Madness of King George
Title | The Madness of King George PDF eBook |
Author | Alan Bennett |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | |
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30 years into his reign, the King of England starts to go a little mad; his court hires a new, radical doctor to try to cure him, but what he really needs in the love of a good queen.
A Narrative of the Loss of the Royal George, at Spithead, August 1782...
Title | A Narrative of the Loss of the Royal George, at Spithead, August 1782... PDF eBook |
Author | Julian Slight |
Publisher | |
Pages | 190 |
Release | 1843 |
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An Account of the "Royal George," Sunk at Spithead, August 29, 1782
Title | An Account of the "Royal George," Sunk at Spithead, August 29, 1782 PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 44 |
Release | 1845 |
Genre | Ships, Wooden |
ISBN |
A narrative of the loss of the Royal George ... Fifth edition. [The preface signed: J. S., i.e. Julian Slight.]
Title | A narrative of the loss of the Royal George ... Fifth edition. [The preface signed: J. S., i.e. Julian Slight.] PDF eBook |
Author | Julian SLIGHT |
Publisher | |
Pages | 154 |
Release | 1842 |
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