A Narrative of the Loss of the Kent East Indiaman: By Fire, in the Bay of Biscay, On the 1St March 1825. in a Letter to a Friend

This first-hand account by a survivor of a ship disaster provides a detailed and harrowing description of the Kent's voyage, its collision with another vessel, and the ensuing conflagration that claimed the lives of many passengers. MacGregor offers a vivid portrayal of the chaos and terror that accompanied the disaster, as well as insights into the heroic efforts of passengers and crew to save lives and property.