The Odyssey Of A Torpedoed Transport (1918)

The Odyssey of a Torpedoed Transport is a historical account written by Maurice Larrouy in 1918. The book tells the harrowing tale of the sinking of the French transport ship, Athos II, during World War I. The ship was torpedoed by a German submarine in the Mediterranean Sea in 1917, and the survivors were left to drift at sea for several days before being rescued. Larrouy, who was a passenger on the ship at the time, provides a detailed and vivid description of the events leading up to the sinking, as well as the aftermath of the attack. He describes the chaos and confusion that ensued as the ship began to sink, and the heroic efforts of the crew and passengers to save themselves and each other. The book also provides insight into the conditions of war at sea during World War I, including the dangers faced by civilian ships and the strategies used by both sides to gain the upper hand. Larrouy's personal account adds a human element to the story, as he shares his own experiences and emotions throughout the ordeal. Overall, The Odyssey of a Torpedoed Transport is a gripping and informative account of a significant event in World War I history, told from the perspective of someone who lived through it. It provides a unique glimpse into the realities of war at sea and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.