The Ship That Never Was: The Greatest Escape Story Of Australian Colonial History

Name: The Ship That Never Was: The Greatest Escape Story Of Australian Colonial History
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Book Synopsis: The greatest escape story of Australian colonial history by the son of Australia's best-loved storytellerIn 1823, cockney sailor and chancer James Porter was convicted of stealing a stack of beaver furs and transported halfway around the world to Van Diemen's Land. After several escape attempts from the notorious penal colony, Porter, who told authorities he was a 'beer-machine maker', was sent to Macquarie Harbour, known in Van Diemen's Land as hell on earth.

Many had tried to escape Macquarie Harbour; few had succeeded. But when Governor George Arthur announced that the place would be closed and its prisoners moved to the new penal station of Port Arthur, Porter, along with a motley crew of other prisoners, pulled off an audacious escape. Wresting control of the ship they'd been building to transport them to their fresh hell, the escapees instead sailed all the way to Chile. What happened next is stranger than fiction, a fitting outcome for this true-life picaresque tale.

The Ship That Never Was is the entertaining and rollicking story of what is surely the greatest escape in Australian colonial history. James Porter, whose memoirs were the inspiration for Marcus Clarke's For the Term of his Natural Life, is an original Australian larrikin whose ingenuity, gift of the gab and refusal to buckle under authority make him an irresistible anti-hero who deserves a place in our history.

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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the greatest escape story of Australian colonial history with "The Ship That Never Was." Written by the son of Australia's best-loved storyteller, this gripping tale will transport you to 1823, when cockney sailor James Porter was convicted and sent to Van Diemen's Land. With its thrilling narrative and captivating characters, this book will keep you hooked from start to finish.

Experience the harsh realities of the notorious penal colony of Macquarie Harbour, known as hell on earth. Learn how James Porter, along with a group of desperate prisoners, plotted an audacious escape when Governor George Arthur announced its closure. Their daring plan involved taking control of the ship they had been building, destined for the new penal station of Port Arthur. But instead of fulfilling their fresh hell, they sailed all the way to Chile, defying the odds and sealing their place in history.

"The Ship That Never Was" is a true-life picaresque tale that reads like an action-packed adventure. You'll be captivated by James Porter's ingenuity, gift of the gab, and refusal to bow down to authority. Marcus Clarke's renowned work, "For the Term of His Natural Life," drew inspiration from Porter's memoirs. Now, you can delve deeper into this fascinating story and discover a true Australian larrikin who defied the odds and made an unforgettable mark on our history.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to embark on this thrilling journey through time. Order your copy of "The Ship That Never Was" today and join James Porter and his crew on their incredible escape. This book is a must-read for history enthusiasts, adventure lovers, and anyone craving an extraordinary tale of courage against all odds. Get your copy now and experience the greatest escape story of Australian colonial history.

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