Chancellor

Chancellor, written by Jules Verne in 1897, is an unusual maritime novel presented as a diary by passenger J.-R. Kazallon. It recounts the tragic sinking of the ship Chancellor in the Atlantic Ocean due to a fire ignited by its cotton cargo, compounded by the presence of explosive materials brought on board by a merchant. The narrative explores the harrowing experiences of the survivors adrift on a raft, facing hunger, hallucinations, and the breakdown of civilized behavior, culminating in a dramatic rescue that prevents cannibalism among the castaways.