Wake Of The Invercauld - Madeline Ferguson Allen

Wake of the Invercauld by Madeline Ferguson Allen is a gripping historical account of survival, resilience, and the indomitable human spirit. The book recounts the harrowing true story of the wreck of the Invercauld, a British merchant ship that met its fate on the remote Auckland Islands in the sub-Antarctic Ocean in 1864. Allen meticulously reconstructs the events surrounding the disaster and the subsequent struggle for survival of the ship's crew, offering readers a vivid and compelling narrative.

The Invercauld was en route from Melbourne to South America when it struck the Auckland Islands, a desolate and unforgiving archipelago. The shipwreck left the crew stranded in one of the most inhospitable environments on Earth. With limited resources and no hope of immediate rescue, the survivors faced extreme cold, starvation, and the constant threat of death. Allen’s account focuses on the leadership, camaraderie, and sheer willpower that enabled some of the men to endure months of hardship before finally being rescued.

Hardback with dj

Illustrated

Printed- 1997

Pages - 256

ISBN - 9780908988020

Small scuff top right of dj

Overall condition - very good used book

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