Peril at Sea: A Photographic Study of Shipwrecks in the Pacific
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| Rating | : | 4.61 (616 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0887400663 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-12-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Good book for pacific coast maritime history Laurie L. Warren Another good book from Jim Gibbs. In five large chapters, the author provides information on the shipwrecks of Washington, Oregon, California, Alaska, and British Columbia. The books highlight - the photos - are vivid and show what a nasty predicament some the ships were into. Every photo has a caption, which explains where the ship came from, how she was destroyed, and what happened to the passengers and crew. Some additional information is given for s. You just cant go wrong with a book from Shipwreck Jim boeing377 You just cant go wrong with a book from Shipwreck Jim. Incredible collection of photos and interesting narratives. I have many of his books and every one is a winner.. Amazon Customer said Fascinating Pictures and Story. I've had this book for many years, and I still enjoy it thoroughly. It is worth it for the compilation of pictures alone, but the author's storytelling-style prose is captivating. Now that my children are older, they appreciate it as well, and it can serve as an easy introduction to the history of the Pacific coast.It is strange that so many of us that enjoy boating and maritime history should be so entranced with shipwrecks, but there it is. Highly rec
Mr. . Once again his extensive research has produced an exciting and detailed account of shipwrecks along the Pacific Coasts. His text is further illuminated by numerous photographs and drawings. Being a sailor himself in the United States Coast Guard during World War II and later a lighthouse keeper. Gibbs' love for the sea is evident in his work and cannot help but inspire his readers. Gibbs has spent the majority of his life in nautical surroundings and has written numerous book
A few carried treasure; some have been recovered but most never will be. Each chapter is an accurate chronicle by location of the ships and their sailors who met fateful ends along the Pacific Coastline.. This is a fascinating work on peril at sea and the continuing battle of man against the elements. Around the shores of the Pacific Ocean, along the western coastline of California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia and Alaska, lie the remains of legions of vessels of every description and every flag. The Pacific rim may yet yield finds of fabulous value. Though the greatest treasure has been discovered along the Caribbean and eastern seaboards, most of it was originally lost there while much of the Pacific lay undiscovered. These ideas and many others are explored in Jim Gibbs' most recent book, Peril at Sea. Others lie as twisted remains along the beaches or entombed down in the sands. Some lie buried in the depths, never to be found. Still others have been completely eradicated by the forces of nature
About the Author Mr. Gibbs has spent the majority of his life in nautical surroundings and has written numerous books on the subject. Mr. Once again his extensive research has produced an exciting and detailed account of shipwrecks along the Pacific Coasts. Gibbs' love for the sea is evident in his work and cannot help but inspire his readers. His text is further illuminated by numerous photographs and drawings. . Being a sailor himself in the United States Coast Guard during World War II and later a lighthouse keeper