Shipwrecks on the Chesapeake

Maritime Disasters on Chesapeake Bay and its Tributaries, 1608-1978

Donald G. Shomette (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

336 Seiten

2011
Schiffer Publishing Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-7643-3818-2 (ISBN)

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For many, the Chesapeake Bay has an aura of historical romance and high adventure. Like the great Atlantic Ocean of which it is an extension, the bay also has its dark and treacherous aspect. Marine archaeologist Donald Shomette shares his great interest in the tragedies and disasters that occurred in the bay and its tidewater region over a 370-year period. He lists more than 1,800 of these events between 1608 and 1978, but elaborates on a few of the more significant catastrophes and military losses. Some stand out for their effect upon the course of human events, while others are notable for their immense toll on life and property. Included are tales of incredible bravery, courage, and fortitude, and stories of cowardice, stupidity, and ineptitude. The text is liberally illustrated, and there is an extensive detailed chronology of all known disasters on the bay.

Donald Grady Shomette has authored fourteen books and many scientific and popular articles that have appeared in such publications as National Geographic, History and Technology, and American Neptune. He lives in Dunkirk, Maryland.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	23.6.2011
Zusatzinfo	7 b/w photos, 33 illustrations & 8 maps
Verlagsort	Atglen
Sprache	englisch
Maße	152 x 229 mm
Gewicht	503 g
Themenwelt	Natur / Technik ► Fahrzeuge / Flugzeuge / Schiffe ► Schiffe
	Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Regional- / Ländergeschichte
	Technik ► Fahrzeugbau / Schiffbau
ISBN-10	0-7643-3818-8 / 0764338188
ISBN-13	978-0-7643-3818-2 / 9780764338182
Zustand	Neuware