The Voices of Sunken Ships: A Poetic Tribute to Maritime Tragedies
The Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society has always been inspired by the enduring connections between the sea, those who serve upon it, and the creative arts that help us remember our maritime past. We were recently contacted by Fizza Abbas, an award-winning poet, who felt moved to share her latest work with the Society and its community.
Fizza, whose poetry has graced over 100 international journals, has authored a remarkable new chapbook: The Lament of the Sunken Ships.
In this collection, the world’s greatest and most tragic shipwrecks find fresh voice. From the mighty Lusitania to the storied vessels of the Spanish Armada, Andrea Doria, and many more – some infamous, others lost to time – each poem gives the ship itself the final word, capturing its last thoughts and the weight of countless human stories it carried on its final voyage.
We are deeply grateful for Fizza’s thoughtful contribution and for reminding us, through poetry, that the stories of the sea belong to all people, far beyond the shores of Britain. Her chapbook is a testament to memory, loss, and the shared heritage of those working in the maritime sector.
We invite our supporters, friends, and all with an interest in maritime history and literature to explore Fizza’s moving collection.
🔗 The Lament of the Sunken Ships by Fizza Abbas (Gumroad)
Our thanks go to Fizza for reaching out and for shining a new light on stories of the sea we strive to remember and honour every day.
If you have a story, project, or creative response linked to maritime heritage, please contact the Society—we would love to hear from you.