How Long to Read Shipwrecks: Australia's Greatest Maritime Disasters

How Long Does it Take to Read Shipwrecks: Australia's Greatest Maritime Disasters?

It takes the average reader 6 hours to read Shipwrecks: Australia's Greatest Maritime Disasters by Evan McHugh

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

From the first wreck in 1622 off Western Australia to the tragedy of the 1998 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, Evan McHugh captures all the drama of Australia's maritime history. There are swashbuckling mutineers, violent storms, uncharted reefs, enemy warships, as well as ripping yarns about Dutchmen and lascars, Aborigines and escaped convicts. In producing this remarkable book, McHugh has made extensive use of first-hand accounts and contemporary records. With characteristic flair, he also delves into the mysteries and controversies that still surround so many of the wrecks. Shipwrecks is a white-knuckle voyage through chaos and tragedy which proclaims the courage and strength of the human spirit. It is a powerful reminder that even in the twenty-first century, the sea remains a great, unconquered frontier.

How long is Shipwrecks: Australia's Greatest Maritime Disasters?

Shipwrecks: Australia's Greatest Maritime Disasters by Evan McHugh is 360 pages long, and a total of 90,000 words.

This makes it 121% the length of the average book. It also has 110% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Shipwrecks: Australia's Greatest Maritime Disasters Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 11 minutes to read Shipwrecks: Australia's Greatest Maritime Disasters aloud.

What Reading Level is Shipwrecks: Australia's Greatest Maritime Disasters?

Shipwrecks: Australia's Greatest Maritime Disasters is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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