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OverviewAmong the coral outcrops of the island of Rota in the Marianas Islands, off the Philippines, lies the wreck of a Spanish galleon, the Santa Margarita. This is a reconstruction of her disastrous last voyage, beset by an extraordinary sequence of typhoons and storms, of the Santa Margarita on her way to Acapulco in the spring of 1601. Based on what little is known of the ship's journey - overloaded cargo, bad-blood amongst the crew and a curse - we are told a halting story of greed, horror, deprivation and unimaginable hardship in the north-west Pacific Ocean from the handful of survivors rescued from the wreck. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Richard WoodmanPublisher: Canongate Books Imprint: Severn House Paperbacks Ltd Dimensions: Width: 14.10cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 22.20cm Weight: 0.345kg ISBN: 9781847511027ISBN 10: 1847511023 Pages: 272 Publication Date: 24 July 2009 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsA riveting plot, taut suspense, and pulse-pounding action add up to a whale of a read Booklist starred review of The Disastrous Voyage of the Santa Margarita Will definitely win readers Booklist on The Guineaman Action that will hold readers' attention firmly. The series continues to be a treat for fans of saltwater adventure Booklist on The Privateersman Author InformationRichard Woodman is the prize winning author of over thirty novels and several acclaimed works of maritime history. A former professional seafarer with eleven years in command, he remains a keen yachtsman. A member of the Nautical Institute, the Honourable Company of Master Mariners, the Society for Nautical Research, the Square Rigger Club and the Navy Records Society and the Seven Seas Club, he is actively engaged in promoting sail training. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |