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De schipbreuk van de "Berlin" 21 Februari 1907. / Volledig verhaal van de scheepsramp aan den Hoek van Holland

By Jean-Louis Pisuisse
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A reporter provides a chronological, illustrated account of the February 1907 wreck of an incoming Harwich–Rotterdam ferry on the Dutch coast, combining on-scene reportage, rescue attempts, survivor testimonies, official interviews, and descriptions of recovery and funerary procedures. The narrative traces the morning of the disaster, the difficulties faced by rescuers, the rescue and burial of victims, press and public reaction, and reflections on human courage and failure. Interspersed descriptive detail, eyewitness accounts, and appended notes and corrections offer a comprehensive, contemporaneous reconstruction intended for readers seeking a complete record of the calamity and its aftermath.

About the Author

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Jean-Louis Pisuisse

Jean-Louis Pisuisse was a Dutch author known for his detailed account of maritime disasters. His notable work, "De schipbreuk van de 'Berlin' 21 Februari 1907," chronicles the tragic shipwreck of the Berlin near Hoek van Holland, providing a comprehensive narrative of the events surrounding the disaster. Pisuisse's writing reflects a keen interest in maritime history and the human experiences tied to such calamities, contributing to the literary documentation of naval incidents in the early 20th century.

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