A gripping collection of true stories of shipwrecks and sea disasters from the late 19th century. The author, a resident of the Shetland Islands, draws on her firsthand knowledge of the sea and its perils to recount these tales of tragedy and heroism. Among the incidents covered are the sinking of the SS Oregon, the loss of the HMS Captain, and the mysterious disappearance of the Mary Celeste. This book will thrill anyone with an interest in maritime history or true adventure stories. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.