The Wreck on the Andamans
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- First published
- 1845
- Pages
- 17
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Two troopships wrecked in the Bay of Bengal in November 1844 leave soldiers and sailors facing the daily work of survival on an Andaman island. Joseph Darvall compiles this account from documents, beginning with the Runnymede's departure from Gravesend and its stop at Penang. Shipboard routines and social visits give way to the practical problems of shelter, food and fresh water.
The dated entries bring those problems into close view: carpenters work on a longboat, crews recover provisions, and officers arrange a camp and medical care. The Runnymede becomes a hospital ship while the Briton supplies stores. Darvall stresses discipline, cooperation and religious thanksgiving.
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Book facts
- Author
- Joseph Darvall
- First published
- 1845
- Reading time
- About 45 minutes
- Pages
- 17
- Language
- English
- Formats
- PDF, EPUB, Read online