The Raft of the Medusa

‘A new Raft of the Medusa’.Two survivors, Maurice Anderson and Goodman Thomasen, of the Norwegian ship Drot turned on their German companion in an act of cannibalism — after which Anderson savagely attacked Thomasen (From Le Petit Journal, 1899.)

The worst things happen at sea

7 October 2017 9:00 am

This horrifying and engrossing book could scarcely be improved upon. In this age of HRHs Harry, William and Kate-led openness…

Sign up to The Spectator Australia newsletter

Australia's best political analysis - straight to your inbox

Editor’s picks

Features Australia

Big bang fallout

Leading article Australia

Stabbings in Sydney

Features Australia

Into the lion’s den

Features Australia

Unreal, man!

World

Prince Harry should admit defeat in his legal fight with the Home Office

World

Why is the mayor of Tehran welcome in Brussels but not Nigel Farage?

Sign up to the Morning Double Shot newsletter

The Spectator Australia's Morning Double Shot delivers a hearty breakfast of news and views straight to your inbox

Sign up to the Flat White newsletter

Weekly round up of the best Flat White blogs - delivered straight to your inbox