Great British Shipwrecks: A Personal Adventure
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.80 (515 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1849950776 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-04 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
37 classic shipwrecks around the UK - with full history, photos and illustration of each by renowned marine artist
The Forgotten Wrecks. Amazon Customer The sunken ships presented in this book, are not all forgotten by history, but some are more famous than others. The ships that were scuttled at Scarpa Flow, were thwe relics of the first World War. Those vessels lying on the ocean floor, symbolize a part of Germanys defeat in the first war. The mechant vessels never get much attention by history, but they were nonetheless important for wqhat they carried
He has had numerous articles published in the major diving magazines including Diver, Dive, and Scottish Diver and has been featured on many TV and radio programmes. . Rod is the best-selling author of classic UK diving books, Dive Scapa Flow, Dive Scotland's Greatest Wrecks, Dive England's Greatest Wrecks, Into the Abyss
there are a number of historical and more recent photographs, maps and key wreck information to ensure that this book is a excellent guide for divers and those simply interested in our maritime history.' Tanked Up 'I found the book a fascinating one. The author Rod Macdonald has surveyed and researched shipwrecks around the world building up an impressive reputation. the drawings of ships in their current positions provided the greatest addition to the writing. International Tug & OSV 'Shipwreck enthusiasts as well as the casual observer of maritime history will appreciate the laborious process that resulted in Ron Macdonald's Great Shipwrecks: A Personal Adventure. He goes to extraordinary lengths to uncover details about the ships from their builders, owners, crew and the circumstances of their sinking. Fascinating stuff - with an appeal for divers and non-divers alike.' Scotla