This is the story of the unusually long and interesting career of a small Scottish schooner spent primarily in the southern hemisphere. From the construction of the vessel to the careers of those who sailed in her, the story is full of rogues, heroes, the famous and infamous, as well as ordinary people calmly going about their daily business in tempestuous and difficult times. Visionary colonists, whalers, sealers, Maoris, botanists, butchers, missionaries, cannibals, convicts, aristocrats, explorers and more are linked in this narrative and thereby exemplify the courage, skill and vision of people who experience hardship, danger and adversity in their quest for riches in colonial lands.

About the Author
David R. Collin is a retired chartered architect who spent some years in Fiji and is an enthusiast for all types of boats.

Reviews
'...is a great achievement...the fascinating reconstruction of the 75 years of maritime service of this vessel... David Collin has...successfully brought the Prince of Denmark back to life, telling its story with passion and an insightful eye. ...he deserves high praise, and I commend the work to the bookshelf of all who relish a good narrative and a fascinating tale'. The Great Circle -------------------- '...is a truly remarkable book. ... If ever a book deserved to be called a labour of love, then this is it. The result is extensive referencing of original material such as personal and business correspondence, press reports and the ship's own logs. ... The author gives as much attention to the many men who owned, captained and crewed the Prince of Denmark as he does to the ship herself, and the effect is to bring vividly to life a period in our colonial past which is far less well known than it deserves to be'. Undiscovered Scotland 'Collin's richly illustrated and meticulously researched book tells the story of this remarkable ship... Among the rich cast of characters to come in contact with her were missionaries, prominent politicians, explorers, naturalists, ex-convicts and fraudsters. ...uses excerpts from their detailed logs to paint a vivid picture of life aboard'. Dumfries & Galloway Life 'An incredible account of a single ship. ... During her 74 years afloat under her original name, this ship encountered; Colonists, whalers, sealers, Maoris, botanists, missionaries, cannibals, convicts, aristocrats, explorers and seamen - with each encounter being worthy of a book (film even) in its own right. ...I would recommend the book because, just as soon as you start reading, you will find it hard to put down. ...an excellent example of research resulting in the most intriguing tale of a vessel from yesterday I have ever read'. Ned Middleton '...documents the story of how small Scottish schooner Prince of Denmark contributed to the development of the sustainability of the Australian and New Zealand economies. It is a detailed and immaculately researched piece of work... ...a fascinating insight into how the extraordinary skill of the Scottish shipbuilders combined to produce a reowned and respected ship that became vital for trade across the Southern Hemisphere. ...you'll definitely enjoy this book.' The Lifeboat 'This is an absorbing book that would be enjoyed by genealogists and social historians of the 19th century as well as readers of general history... David Collin has without a doubt written a masterclass in original maritime research'. History Scotland



Book Information
ISBN 9781849950886
Author David R. Collin
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Whittles Publishing
Publisher Whittles Publishing
Weight(grams) 503g
Dimensions(mm) 238mm * 170mm * 12mm