Maritime Book of the Month
Maritime Book of the Month is a program at HMC that focuses on maritime stories, fictional and non-fictional, that help expand our understanding of the sea and those who attempt to tame it. Each month we will recommend a new book and post excerpts on our social media.
Maritime Book of the Month
October
Ghost Ship: The Mysterious True Story of the Mary Celeste by Brian Hicks
On December 4th, 1872, a vessel was discovered drifting through the North Atlantic without anyone on board. There was no trace of a captain, his family, or his crew. The ship showed no sign of struggle, not a shred of damage, and no ransacked cargo. What happened on board the ghost ship Mary Celeste has baffled the world for 130 years. In his new book, award-winning journalist Brian Hicks tackles this nautical mystery and finally uncovers the truth.
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