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| Author | Jenkins, Thomas H. |
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| LoC No. | 02027209 |
| Title | Bark Kathleen sunk by a whale : to which is added an account of two like occurrences, the loss of ships Ann Alexander and Essex |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Bark Kathleen Sunk By A Whale" by Thomas H. Jenkins is a thrilling account of a whaling voyage written in the early 20th century. This narrative recounts the true events surrounding the sinking of the whaling ship Bark Kathleen after a dramatic encounter with an infuriated sperm whale. It offers a detailed perspective on the whaling industry, combining elements of adventure and maritime peril. The story begins with the Bark Kathleen's departure from New Bedford and the crew's initial successful whaling efforts. However, the excitement takes a grave turn when a sperm whale, in a frenzy, collides with the ship, causing it to sink. Jenkins vividly describes the frenzied moments during the whale attack, the crew's scramble to escape, and their eventual survival journey while seeking rescue. With both suspenseful and somber tones, the account also reflects on similar disastrous events in whaling history, exemplifying the dangers faced by whalers at sea. Ultimately, it captures the resilience of the human spirit in confronting nature's overwhelming power. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Shipwrecks |
| Subject | Kathleen (Bark) |
| Subject | Whaling |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31263 |
| Release Date | Feb 12, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 175 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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