First to Die: The Tragic Loss of the SS Vestris, by G. David Thayer

First to Die: The Tragic Loss of the SS Vestris, by G. David Thayer

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First to Die: The Tragic Loss of the SS Vestris, by G. David Thayer

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This is the sad story of a disaster that never should have happened. When the steamship Vestris pulled away from her Hoboken pier on a sunny day in November 1928, headed for Buenos Aires, carrying almost 8,000 tons of cargo, 128 civilian passengers, and 197 crew members, all seemed well. In truth, she was a decrepit old ship, not seaworthy in anything but the best of weather. The weather on this trip would prove too severe for this tired vessel. Even so, the Vestris might have survived had it not been for a series of blunders by both the ship’s crew and her officers. These errors, combined with a sinister turn of events below decks, doomed the ship. She went down to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean on Monday, November 12, 1928, with the loss of 111 lives, most of them passengers—including all 13 children and 28 of the 36 women. There were 214 survivors, 60 of them passengers. These are their stories as told in their own words.

First to Die: The Tragic Loss of the SS Vestris, by G. David Thayer

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2214742 in Books
• Published on: 2015-11-03
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 8.50" h x .66" w x 5.50" l, .75 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 290 pages

First to Die: The Tragic Loss of the SS Vestris, by G. David Thayer

About the Author G. David Thayer is a writer, genealogist, and graphics specialist who has published several books, some of which are sold by Amazon.com. He also had a twenty-year career as a physicist during which he authored or co-authored a number of scientific papers and monographs. Kristin Delaplane is an author and biographer, a former columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle, California history columnist, museum oral historian and former oral history methods educator for University of California, Davis. She is also the author of Storytelling: How to Write an Inspiring Memoir, Oral History, or Family Genealogy.

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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. It didn't need to happen By F S Frederick While a bit tedious at times, the book presents a very complete and interesting account of the last voyage and sinking of the "Vestris". The ship needed many repairs (so much so that she should never have been allowed to sail), was grossly overloaded, and with a seemingly timid captain. She was unable to make it through a storm that many others ships could because of her wretched condition. Water was leaking (more like pouring) into the ship from various openings that had not been (and could not be) properly sealed. Her cargo may have shifted. Her list became more and more severe, making it difficult to launch boats, and the captain waited too long to send an SOS; all this caused a great loss of life. The operating company was well aware of the "Vestris' " appalling condition, but was only interested in the money she could generate. The official summary of the wreck and the company's neglect is a bit dry, but makes very good reading.

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A very well-researched and engaging account of a little-known tragedy ... By Jobeth A very well-researched and engaging account of a little-known tragedy. The authors have uncovered a wealth of primary-source documents and photographs to tell the story of the Vestris and a disaster that didn't need to happen.

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five Stars By sparky one Well written and researched. It will engage you start to finish.

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