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Shipwreck: Book: A Narrative of the Loss of the Royal George, at Spithead, August, 1782; including Tracey's Attempt to raise her in 1783, also Gen. Pasley's Operations in removing the Ship, by Gunpowder in 1839-40-41, eighth edition, printed & published by S. Horsey, Sen., Portsea, 1848, in the original binding of polished wood boards sourced from the wreck, front cover split and repaired, lacks two thirds of folding engraved frontispiece, a well-read copy in used condition; a fragment of wood, painted 'Piece of the Ry George Sunk Augst 29th 1782, Recovd 1841'; a model capstan, engraved 'RG FOUNDERED AUGUST 29, 1782'; and engraved disc from box lid, varied state (lot)
A first-rate ship of the line, HMS Royal George was named in honour of the reigning monarch, George II, and was the first warship to exceed 2,000 tons burden. On 29 August 1782, whilst undergoing minor repair work at Spithead, she began to take on water, rapidly capsizing and sinking with the loss of about 900 lives, including Rear-Admiral Richard Kempenfelt. About 300 women and 60 children were visiting the ship prior to her departure. It was reported that all of the children but one lost their lives; a single little boy surviving by clinging on to one of the sheep that had been on board.
Sold as is, not subject to returns
(100-150 GBP)