Table of Contents

An Old Caledonian Beginning; Following in the Wake; A Colonial Venture; Merchants, Mystery, Missionaries and Maoris; A Curious and Rich Old Fellow; The Ship's Logs; The Whale Trade; Below Decks; The Isles of the Navigators; Kelly's Boom Years; The End of Shore Whaling; A Troubled Voyage; Planks, Palings and Petty Crime; A Chinese Banquet; From Sea-slugs to Sperm Whales; A New Caledonian Ending; A Ghostly Rising; Epilogue; Sources; Glossary; Appendices; Index

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