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Shipwrecks of the Outer Banks : Dramatic Rescues and Fantastic Wrecks in the Graveyard of the Atlantic by James Charlet (2020, Hardcover)
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PublisherGlobe Pequot Press, T.H.E.
ISBN-101493035908
ISBN-139781493035908
eBay Product ID (ePID)10038376468
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Book TitleShipwrecks of the Outer Banks : Dramatic Rescues and Fantastic Wrecks in the Graveyard of the Atlantic
Number of Pages264 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2020
TopicUnited States / State & Local / General
IllustratorYes
GenreHistory
AuthorJames Charlet
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight19.2 Oz
Item Length9.3 in
Item Width6.4 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2019-953936
ReviewsAlong North Carolina's coastline is a land barrier known as the Outer Banks. For many years people who have lived there pursued the dangerous profession of commercial fishing. Others flock to the Outer Banks to enjoy the beautiful beaches. There is great beauty on the Outer Banks, but sailors know the other reputation of the region: "The Graveyard of the Atlantic." The sea floor on and near the Banks are strewn with shipwrecks along with hundreds of deaths. All of this eventually led the United States government to seek ways to try to stop the carnage. One of the ways would eventually become the U.S. Coast Guard. The history of the Banks is replete with tales of heroism, and death. James D. Charlet has gathered a very good selection of some of these events. Those who are interested in the sea and dramatic sea rescues will find much of interest in Shipwrecks of the Outer Banks: Dramatic Rescues and Fantastic Wrecks in the Graveyard of the Atlantic.
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal910.916348
SynopsisMore than 6,000 ships have met their doom in the waters along the North Carolina coast, weaving a rich history of tragedy, drama and heroics along these picturesque beaches. Men have lost their lives, fortunes lost and heroes made where the combination of mixing currents, treacherous coastline and shifting underwater sandbars spells disaster for even the most seasoned sailor. These are the stories of daring rescues, tragic failures, enduring mysteries, buried treasure and fascinating legend., More than 6,000 ships have met their doom in the waters along the North Carolina coast, weaving a rich history of tragedy, drama, and heroics along these picturesque beaches. Men have lost their lives and fortunes, and heroes have been made where the combination of mixing currents, treacherous coastline and shifting underwater sandbars spells disaster for even the most seasoned sailor. These are the stories of daring rescues, tragic failures, enduring mysteries, buried treasure, and fascinating legends., Thrilling rescues, narrow escapes, and tragic tales of man versus ocean off North Carolina's Outer Banks.
LC Classification NumberG532.5.N67C53 2020
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- 18 Apr, 2023
Shipwrecks says it all
Very interesting from the start of the steps they did to rescue the ships.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
