ISBN10: 1862546908, ISBN13: 9781862546905, [publisher: Wakefield Press, Adelaide] Softcover First Edition Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm].Very Good condition. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. Gift inscription to preliminary pages. 200 pages. A desperate personal battle for survival in the South Atlantic after the Laconia was torpedoed by a German U-boat. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels.
[Clarence Gardens, SA, Australia] [Publication Year: 2006]
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ISBN10: 1862546908, ISBN13: 9781862546905, [publisher: Wakefield Press, Adelaide] Softcover First Edition Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Very Good condition. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 200 pages. A desperate personal battle for survival in the South Atlantic after the Laconia was torpedoed by a German U-boat.
[Clarence Gardens, SA, Australia] [Publication Year: 2006]
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Adelaide: Wakefield Press. Date: 2006. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Very Good condition. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 200 pages. A desperate personal battle for survival in the South Atlantic after the Laconia was torpedoed by a German U-boat. . 1st Edition. Softcover. 2006. Wakefield Press ISBN 1862546908 9781862546905 [AU]

Kent Town, SA, Australia: Wakefield Press, Date: 2006. 200pp., plus 1 x 12 page b/white illustrated section. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Illustrated card wrapper very good+. From the rear panel: "Jim McLoughlin recounts how the chaos and carnage of war at sea in the Norwegian and Mediterranean campaigns led him to a fateful rendezvous with a much-loved ship from his boyhood, the passenger liner 'Laconia'. Nostalgia turned to disaster when 'Laconia' was torpedoed by a German U-boat in the South Atlantic. Despite a remarkable rescue attempt by a courageous, compassionate foe, Jim was condemned to a drifting lifeboat and a harrowing voyage of death and madness . . . " Book weight approx. 315g. *Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good +. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 2006. Wakefield Press ISBN 1862546908 9781862546905 [AU]