The Darkest Dawn: The Story of the Iolaire Tragedy = Call na h-Iolaire

by Malcolm Macdonald

"At 1.55am on 1st January 1919, a naval yacht carrying sailors home on leave ran aground on rocks near the village of Holm, a mere 20 yards from the shore of the Isle of Lewis and less than half a mile from the safe harbour of Stornoway. HMY Iolaire was crowded with 280 men, mostly naval reservists returning to the safety and comfort of their homes after the horror of the Great War.

Genres: Scotland, History

486 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 2018

About the author

Also co-author of several books on Leeds United with Martin Jarred. All published by Breedon Books of Derby.
Leeds United - A Complete Record (several updated versions)
The Leeds United Story
The Leeds United Cup Book
Leeds United - The Complete European Record
The Who's Who of Leeds United

As an individual author the following two books were published by Stornoway Historical Society:
Stornoway & District Roll of Honour, Second World War (2004)
Fallen War Heroes of Stornoway and District (2014)

Reviews

[Guido · Rating 5 out of 5]

The definitive account of the Iolaire Disaster. Full of details, accounts of survivors, relatives of those lost, and so much more. A must read for anyone with an interest in the Outer Hebrides.