The Wreck by Charles Dickens - Full Audiobook | Short Story

A full unabridged audiobook of the classic short story, "The Wreck", by Charles Dickens - complete with sounds and visuals.

The captain of a trans-Atlantic ship recalls the events of the sinking of The Golden Mary, a passenger vessel with several dozen on board. This is Part One of the collection "The Wreck of the Golden Mary" with other sections taken on by alternate writers. The latter section titled "John Steadiman's Account" was written by Wilkie Collins, and leads immediately into Part II.

"The Wreck of the Golden Mary (Being the Captain’s Account of the Loss of the Ship, and the Mate’s Account of the Great Deliverance of Her People in an Open Boat at Sea)" is a collection of six connected short stories and one poem written by six different authors. Together, these formed the main part of the Christmas 1856 issue of the magazine 'Household Words', which was edited by Dickens at this time.

Dickens began a tradition of Christmas publications with "A Christmas Carol" in 1843 and his Christmas stories soon became a national institution.

Read by Elliot Fitzpatrick.

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[tiamatxvxianash]

When it comes to stories of survival, this was Epic.

"Where there is life, there is hope."

[Westeross]

So beautifully read - you have done Dickens proud

[BASSNATIONDUVALL]

A masterpiece and for this old retired Navy man….it brings me back to the sea, like it was only yesterday.

Bless you for posting this gem!

[roskarnasan]

Thank you very much, beautiful reading.

[karenzak]

Tragic, inspiring story wonderfully read. Thank you.

[deancamf]

Beautifully told. I've not heard of this book before. It portends the later sinking of the Titanic years later.

[evelanpatton]

That was a wonderful story. I couldn’t “put it down”.
Do you think there might be Part Two posted? It would be lovely. Great job! Really well done!

[reece]

I've been away for work.. and this is a treat to come back to ❤

[DasScot-Davies]

Wonderful story and beautifully narrated. I have started listening listening to audiobooks when retiring to bed for the evening (being a poor sleeper). It has not worked very well as I have to concentrate to understand the narration fully and on discovering "Classic Audiobooks with Elliot", that has changed ! These dulcet tones and superb clarity have sent me into relaxed and peaceful dreams. It took me three peaceful evenings to complete this wonderful story...I thank you for your wonderful site.

[janew]

This was well read and well produced. Thank you!

[iamreallyright]

This one is marked for my long drive in April.

[dgoodman]

Wow, that was incredibly well read, and an interesting story, thanks! 👍🏼

[howardking]

Beautifully read indeed! My very thought!

[patriciaingraldi]

That was a wonderful read and I enjoyed this classic immensely. great job

[SeekerKeeper]

Wonderful audiobook 💯🙌 Really marvellous 👏👍

[wadejameskennedy]

thank you for such wonderful language.

[Faroutfactandfiction]

Wow! Thanks for sharing, love your storytelling style! Now I need to listen to part 2! I just subscribed to your channel! 👍⬆️🔔🤝😊

[SueLyons]

That was great. Thank you very much for this excellent rearing 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

[sophiaaudiobook]

"Such a convenient way to read a book while multitasking!

[michaelm]

Are you the narrator? If so, excellent work.