The Shipwreck

Author: William Falconer

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A semi-autobiographical poem in three cantos recounts the wreck of the merchant ship Britannia. Written by William Falconer, a seaman of some experience, who survived one shipwreck himself with only two others of the 50 man crew and eventually perished in the loss of a second ship, the frigate Aurora, 20 years later. The poem is recognized for its realistic portrayal of life aboard an 18th century sailing vessel. - Summary by Fritz

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Memoir of Falconer, Part 1Memoir of Falconer, Part 2IntroductionCanto First, Part 1Canto First, Part 2Canto First, Part 3Canto First, Part 4Canto Second, Part 1Canto Second, Part 2Canto Second, Part 3Canto Second, Part 4Canto Third, Part 1Canto Third, Part 2Canto Third, Part 3Canto Third, Part 4Canto Third, Part 5Occasional Elegy

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