The Tragic Story Of The Empress Of Ireland: And Other Great Sea Disasters (1914)

The Tragic Story Of The Empress Of Ireland: And Other Great Sea Disasters (1914) is a non-fiction book written by Marshall Logan. The book primarily focuses on the tragic sinking of the Empress of Ireland, one of the most devastating maritime disasters in Canadian history. The Empress of Ireland was a passenger liner that sank in the Saint Lawrence River on May 29, 1914, after colliding with a Norwegian coal ship. The tragedy resulted in the deaths of more than 1,000 people, making it one of the deadliest maritime disasters in Canadian history.In addition to the Empress of Ireland disaster, the book also covers other major maritime disasters from around the world, including the sinking of the Titanic, the Lusitania, and the General Slocum. The book provides detailed accounts of each disaster, including the events leading up to the sinking, the aftermath, and the impact on the survivors and their families.The Tragic Story Of The Empress Of Ireland: And Other Great Sea Disasters is a well-researched and compelling account of some of the most significant maritime disasters in history. The book offers a unique perspective on the tragedies, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the human cost of these disasters and the impact they had on the world. It is a must-read for anyone interested in maritime history, disaster studies, or the human experience in times of crisis.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.