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Koombana Days

By Annie Boyd
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Koombana Days by Annie Boyd delves into the intriguing history of the SS Koombana, a luxurious passenger ship known for its fateful disappearance off the coast of Western Australia in 1912. The book explores the era's socio-economic backdrop, the ship's significance in maritime history, and the profound impact of its loss on the communities connected to it. Through meticulous research, it paints a vivid picture of a bygone period filled with hope, tragedy, and mystery.
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Format: Hardback
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This book may appeal to you if you have an interest in maritime history and engaging narratives of shipwrecks and survival. It offers a captivating exploration of early 20th-century voyages, mysteries of the sea, and the cultural context of a bygone era, making it a fascinating read for anyone intrigued by historical tales of adventure and resilience.

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The elegant, ultra-modern S.S. Koombana arrived in Western Australia in March 1909. After only three years of Nor'-West service, the ship and her entire complement disappeared in a late-summer cyclone off the Pilbara coast. The vessel has never been found and the tragedy remains unexplained.

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The elegant, ultra-modern S.S. Koombana arrived in Western Australia in March 1909. After only three years of Nor'-West service, the ship and her entire complement disappeared in a late-summer cyclone off the Pilbara coast. The vessel has never been found, and the tragedy remains unexplained.

Koombana Days is the story of the ship and of the people in whose lives she figured so large. From Koombana's first appearance, Nor'-Westers shaped their schedules to her arrival and flocked to her saloon at every opportunity. At sea and in port, she was an island of ice and electric light: a cool relief from the present and a bright depiction of a future imagined.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781921888885

Publisher: Fremantle Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 December 2013

Country: Australia

Imprint: Fremantle Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 185.0mm

Height: 256.0mm

Weight: 1172g

Pages: 400

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