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The 24Gun Frigate Pandora (Anatomy Of The Ship)
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The Pandora Was A 24Gun Sixth Rate Built At Deptford In 1779. The 20 And 24Gun Classes Were The Smallest Regularly Commanded By A Post Captain And They Were Consequently Known As Post Ships; They Were Also The Smallest Frigatebuilt Ships On The Navy List. The Pandora Is Best Known For Her Voyage To Tahiti Which Was Undertaken To Bring Back The Bounty Mutineers. Fourteen Of Them Were Captured At Tahiti But Four Of Them Were Drowned When Pandora Ran Aground On 29 August 1791 On The Great Barrier Reef On Her Return Journey. The Surviving Ten Were Eventually Brought Back To Portsmouth And Courtmartialled. Three Of Them Were Hung. The Site Of The Wreck Was Discovered And Has Been Extensively Excavated By A Team Led By Ron Coleman. The 'Anatomy Of The Ship' Series Aims To Provide The Finest Documentation Of Individual Ships And Ship Types Ever Published. What Makes The Series Unique Is A Complete Set Of Superbly Executed Line Drawings, Both The Conventional Type Of Plan As Well As Explanatory Views, With Fully Descriptive Keys. These Are Supported By Technical Details And A Record Of The Ship'S Service History. John Mckay Is An Architectural Draughtsman Who Lives In Vancouver On The Pacific Coast Of Canada. He Is Also A Ship Enthusiast And Modelmaker Who Has Turned His Professional Skill To Good Use In The Service Of His Hobby. Ron Coleman Is Curator Of Maritime History And Archaeology At The Queensland Museum In Brisbane, Australia. He Oversaw Several Seasons' Excavation On The Wreck Site Of The Pandora.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The 24-Gun Frigate Pandora'? A: 'The 24-Gun Frigate Pandora' focuses on the history, design, and service of the Pandora, a 24-gun Sixth Rate ship built in 1779, highlighting her infamous voyage to Tahiti and her eventual wreck on the Great Barrier Reef.
- Q: What are the features of this book? A: The book features a thorough documentation of the Pandora, including superb line drawings, technical details, and a record of the ship's service history, making it a valuable resource for maritime enthusiasts.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by John McKay, an architectural draughtsman and ship enthusiast from Vancouver, Canada.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may have some wear but remains a valuable resource.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is bound in hardcover, providing durability for readers and collectors.
- Q: When was 'The 24-Gun Frigate Pandora' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 1992.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 128 pages, offering a concise yet detailed exploration of the Pandora.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: 'The 24-Gun Frigate Pandora' is part of the 'Anatomy of the Ship' series, which aims to document individual ships with comprehensive illustrations and informative content.
- Q: What historical events are covered in the book? A: The book covers significant events such as the Pandora's voyage to Tahiti to capture Bounty mutineers and her tragic wreck in 1791, along with details about the ship's excavation.
- Q: Who is Ron Coleman and what is his role related to the book? A: Ron Coleman is the Curator of Maritime History and Archaeology at the Queensland Museum in Brisbane, Australia, and he oversaw excavations of the Pandora wreck site, contributing to the historical context presented in the book.