Hell Ship: The True Story of the Plague Ship Ticonderoga, One of the Most Calamitous Voyages in Australian History by Michael Veitch
SKU TBM9781760630843
AU$30.50
In stock
1
Product Details
Book Description
Secondhand. Very good condition. Minor edgewear.
This is the tale of the clipper ship Ticonderoga that sailed from Liverpool in 1852 to Australia. The ship was full of mostly Scottish emigrants escaping the Highland clearances and the potato famine.
Three months later the ship sailed into Port Phillip Bay flying the yellow contagion flag. On her harrowing voyage, Typhus had broken out.
Save this product for later
Display prices in:
AUD
