Project Gutenberg 2013-12-21 Public domain in the USA. 136 Yule, Adam M'Gavin, James R. 80450137 The Loss of the Australia A narrative of the loss of the brig Australia by fire on her voyage from Leith to Sydney Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Loss of the Australia" by Adam Yule is a harrowing narrative of survival written in the mid-19th century. This account details the tragic fate of the brig Australia, which caught fire during its voyage from Leith to Sydney, leading to the desperate struggle for survival faced by its crew and passengers. The book captures the essence of maritime life, the unpredictability of the sea, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of catastrophic events. The narrative unfolds as Captain Adam Yule recounts the events leading up to the fire, the bravery of the crew and passengers as they fight against impossible odds, and their eventual rescue after enduring immense suffering at sea. As the situation aboard the ship deteriorates with the raging fire, the passengers are forced to evacuate into lifeboats, where they face not just the elements, but also the psychological toll of their dire circumstances. Tight-knit bonds form among the characters as they navigate hunger, thirst, and despair, relying heavily on faith and prayer for strength. Their journey leads them to dangerous landfalls and uncertain terrain, culminating in a touching rescue by friendly settlers who provide much-needed care and hospitality. Through it all, the tale is a profound exploration of faith, survival, and the impact of divine providence amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/44480/44480-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Shipwrecks -- South Atlantic Ocean Australia (Brig) Shipwreck survival -- South Atlantic Ocean Castaways -- Atlantic Ocean G Text Category: Adventure Category: Novels 135014 2025-09-18T04:49:58.854554 text/html 111717 2024-10-23T21:23:20 text/html 168974 2025-09-18T04:50:01.723503 application/epub+zip 169655 2025-09-18T04:49:59.570504 application/epub+zip 117802 2025-09-18T04:49:59.221516 application/epub+zip 223511 2025-09-18T04:50:03.527504 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 205670 2025-09-18T04:50:01.377524 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 154092 2022-09-20T09:32:47.975638 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 115900 2025-09-18T04:49:58.523518 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 96053 2024-10-23T21:23:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17086 2025-09-18T04:50:03.665491 application/rdf+xml 13550 2025-09-18T04:49:59.298521 image/jpeg 2449 2025-09-18T04:49:59.260525 image/jpeg 150420 2025-09-18T04:49:58.869519 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog