The book "The loss of the India-bound ship Kent in the Bay of Biscay. A story in a letter to a friend" by Duncan McGregor is an impressive story of the maritime disaster that happened to the famous British ship Kent. This book describes the events that preceded the tragedy of the ship, its search and unsuccessful attempts to rescue the crew. The author provides a detailed outline of all stages of the events, which allows the reader to feel all the anxiety and tension felt by the participants of this dramatic event. "The loss of the ship "Kent"..." is an exciting book that tells about human endurance, courage and the ability to respond to extraordinary circumstances.