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Joseph Conrad in Singapore

Posted on May 20, 2024 by ianburnet

A metal plaque dedicated to Joseph Conrad stands in front of the Fullerton Hotel in Singapore. The text on the memorial describes Conrad as a “British Master Mariner and great English writer who made Singapore and the whole of Southeast … Continue reading →

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Joseph Conrad, a voyage to Mauritius

Posted on May 5, 2022 by ianburnet

In 1888 the barque Otago was commissioned to sail to Mauritius with general cargo and return with a cargo of sugar. As captain of the Otago, Joseph Conrad sought the permission of the owners to take the more difficult, but … Continue reading →

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