Duncan McGregor'Äôs "The Loss of the Kent, East Indiaman, in the Bay of Biscay" meticulously reconstructs a tragic maritime disaster from 1825, blending historical narration with an analytical approach that reflects the era'Äôs fascination with the sea and its perils. The book deftly interweaves personal accounts, contemporary shipbuilding practices, and the socio-economic impacts of maritime trad...