on a true story.

treacherous coastline. The book contains reproductions of George Forsyth’s maritime paintings and a foreword by the Hon Kerry Sanderson AC, former Governor of Western Australia and CEO of the Fremantle Port Authority. The story of George Forsyth is the story of the emerging colony itself in the mid to late nineteenth century, when self-interested politicians and administrators resisted George’s calls to establish safer maritime infrastructure and better conditions for the men who worked at sea and in the ports."

Book 1. Ch. 1-8. Consists of the beginnings and details of the 40 voyages of the S.S. Georgette -- Ch. 9-11. The aftermath, Artifacts and Ports of Call -- Ch 12. Captains of the Georgette -- Ch 13. Bibliography and Notes.
Book 2. Ch. 14-17. Crews, passengers and cargo -- Ch. 17. Court cases involving the Georgette.
Book 3. Pt. 1, Ch. 18-23 Captain Robert Shand, master mariner 1843-1875 -- Pt. 2, Ch. 24-25 Thomas Connor and James Mckay Litigation, 1877-1884