The Tragedy of the Royal Tar: The 1836 Circus Steamship Fire

The Tragedy of the Royal Tar: The 1836 Circus Steamship Fire

On October 25, 1836, the sidewheel steamer Royal Tar caught fire in Maine's Penobscot Bay. On board was a small circus menagerie returning to Boston from a summer-long tour of the Canadian Maritimes. Plagued by gale-force winds and rough seas, the usual overnight trip from Saint John, New Brunswick, stretched out to four days and, on the fourth day, disaster struck off the island of Vinalhaven. Thirty-two people and all of the circus animals perished in the tragedy.

Mark Warner explores the events leading up to that fateful day. Beginning with the construction of the Royal Tar, he traces the vessel's service history, the menagerie's tour of the Maritimes, the cause of the fire, and details of the rescue operation.
Country USA
Brand Down East Books
Manufacturer Down East Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 12 black & white illustrations, 40 black
ReleaseDate 2015-02-16
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781608933570

Country	USA
Brand	Down East Books
Manufacturer	Down East Books
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	12 black & white illustrations, 40 black
ReleaseDate	2015-02-16
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781608933570