A True Account of the Voyage of the Nottingham-Galley of London, John Dean Commander, from the River Thames to New-England

"A True Account of the Voyage of the Nottingham-Galley of London" by Christopher Langman recounts a perilous sea voyage in the 1700s, revealing a tale of disaster and resilience, which follows the Nottingham-Galley as it struggles through harsh conditions from London to New England, culminating in a shipwreck off Boon Island. This book focuses on themes of survival and questions of morality as the crew, stranded on a desolate rock, battles starvation and contemplates desperate measures after the mate and crew accuse Captain Dean of incompetence, their account details a twenty-four-day ordeal filled with suffering and tough decisions, only to conclude with an unexpected rescue, turning the story into both a suspenseful adventure and a reflection on leadership under pressure.