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Shipwrecks Around Port Phillip Heads Since 1840 Prose Books by "Roderick Serle Peter J Williams"

Synopsis

Title: Shipwrecks Around Port Phillip Heads Since 1840
Author/Publisher: Roderick Serle Peter J Williams (Maritime Historical Productions)
Publication Year: 1967
Format: Illustrated Paperback

This compelling historical work, Shipwrecks Around Port Phillip Heads Since 1840, meticulously documents the numerous maritime disasters that have occurred in the treacherous waters at the entrance to Port Phillip Bay, Victoria, Australia.

Authored by Roderick Serle Peter J Williams, this non-fiction publication from 1967 delves into over a century of naval mishaps and losses, offering readers a detailed window into the perilous history of one of Australia's most vital yet dangerous waterways.

• Chronicle of Disaster: The book provides a detailed narrative of the various vessels, from merchant ships to smaller craft, that met their unfortunate end around Port Phillip Heads, charting these incidents from 1840 onwards.
• Visual Documentation: Enhancing the accounts of loss and survival, the volume is notably illustrated, offering visual insights that complement the historical text and bring the past to life for the reader.

As a vintage publication from 1967, this book holds significant appeal for collectors of Australian maritime history, local historians, and enthusiasts of shipwreck lore. Its dedicated focus on a specific, historically rich Australian location ensures its continued relevance and desirability among specialist bibliophiles.

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