Publisher's Synopsis
""Dreadful Explosion Of His Majesty�������s Frigate Amphion, Of Thirty-Two Guns, In The Hamoaze, Plymouth Dock"" is a historical account of a tragic event that occurred in 1800. The book is written by one of the survivors of the explosion, and it details the events leading up to the disaster, as well as the aftermath.The book begins by providing some background information on the Amphion, a thirty-two gun frigate that was stationed in Plymouth Dock. It then goes on to describe the events of the day of the explosion, which occurred while the ship was being prepared for sea.The author describes the chaos and confusion that ensued after the explosion, as well as the heroic efforts of the crew to save themselves and their shipmates. He also provides a detailed account of the damage done to the ship and the injuries suffered by the crew.In addition to describing the immediate aftermath of the explosion, the book also examines the causes of the disaster. The author discusses the various theories that were put forward at the time, and provides his own analysis of what might have caused the explosion.Overall, ""Dreadful Explosion Of His Majesty�������s Frigate Amphion, Of Thirty-Two Guns, In The Hamoaze, Plymouth Dock"" is a fascinating and informative account of a tragic event in naval history. It provides a unique perspective on the disaster, and sheds light on the bravery and resilience of the sailors who survived it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
