The Last Voyage
Amelia Khatri
Sachbuch / Sonstiges
Beschreibung
The Last Voyage delves into the dramatic ends of famous ships, from warships to luxury liners, exploring maritime disasters and their impact on naval and world history.
It reveals how these ship sinkings were not mere accidents but the result of complex interactions between human ambition, technological limitations, and the power of the sea.
The book emphasizes the critical insights these tragedies offer into naval strategy, ship design, and our relationship with the ocean.
The book examines how each ship's final mission unfolded, starting with its construction and purpose and culminating in the aftermath of its sinking.
By analyzing primary source materials, such as survivor accounts and naval logs, the book reconstructs the events leading up to each disaster.
It argues that these sinkings represent pivotal moments in maritime history, forcing changes in safety regulations and ship design.
Structured to progressively build its argument, The Last Voyage begins by introducing the concept of "the last voyage" and its historical significance.
Subsequent sections explore individual case studies chronologically, detailing each ship's history, its final voyage, and the inquiries that followed, ultimately analyzing the lessons learned and their lasting impact on maritime practices.
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