1700 Miles in Open Boats
1700 Miles in Open Boats

1700 Miles in Open Boats

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the story of the loss of the s.s. 'Trevesa' in the Indian Ocean and the voyage of her boats to safety

by Cecil Foster

Martin Hopkinson, 1924.

1st edition.  185 pages.  all maps and photo illustrations present (2 loose).

very good condition hardback in the original binding. neat ownership inscription to front free end-paper.   


the Hain steamship company cargo ship 'Trevesa' was lost in mid Indian Ocean in June 1923.

The two ships' lifeboats made land on the islands of Mauritius and Rodriguez after a journey of 1700 miles.