Beschreibung:
This book returns to the facts of one of the greatest maritime and historical mysteries. This book returns to the facts. Accompanied by photos of the people involved and maps of the area, this is an accessibly written, intelligent and thorough history, including the historical background of the ship; the histories of the cast of characters; the theories and the story to date, including the recent discovery of the wreckage.
List of maps and illustrations. Acknowledgements. 1 The ocean wanderer. 2 Spencer's Island. 3 Benjamin Spooner Briggs. 4 The crew. 5 The voyage. 6 Meet Mr Frederick Solly Flood. 7 Meanwhile. 8 Wild and fanciful tales. 9 From Hammer to Goon to postage stamp. 10 Other maritime mysteries. 11 Theories of abandonement. 12 Afterwards. 13 Mary Celeste - found? Appendix I J. Habakuk Jephson's statement. Appendix II Transcript of the Gibralter Proceedings. Appendix III Edge of the Sepia: The Life of George Mozart, by John Murray Gillings. Bibliography. Index.