The Odyssey Of A Torpedoed Tramp (1918)

The Odyssey Of A Torpedoed Tramp (1918) is a book written by Maurice Larrouy. The book is a first-hand account of the author's experience as a sailor on board a ship that was torpedoed during World War I. The ship was a tramp steamer, which was a type of ship that was used for transporting cargo and was often considered to be unimportant in the grand scheme of the war effort.The book details the events leading up to the torpedoing of the ship, as well as the harrowing experience of being adrift at sea in a lifeboat for several days. The author describes the physical and emotional toll that the experience took on him and his fellow sailors, as well as the challenges they faced in trying to survive.The Odyssey Of A Torpedoed Tramp is a gripping and emotional account of one man's experience of war at sea. It provides a unique perspective on the often-overlooked role of tramp steamers in the war effort, as well as the human cost of conflict. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of World War I or the experience of sailors at sea.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.