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Product Identifiers

PublisherMcfarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers

ISBN-10078642902X

ISBN-139780786429028

eBay Product ID (ePID)16038801258

Product Key Features

Number of Pages240 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameEncyclopedia of Western Atlantic Shipwrecks and Sunken Treasure

Publication Year2006

SubjectArchaeology, Special Interest / Adventure, Encyclopedias, Ecosystems & Habitats / Oceans & Seas, Ships & Shipbuilding / History, Ships & Shipbuilding / General

TypeNot Available

AuthorVictoria Sandz, Robert F. Marx

Subject AreaNature, Travel, Transportation, Référence, Social Science

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight13.6 Oz

Item Length10 in

Item Width7 in

Additional Product Features

LCCN2001-031611

Reviews"each entry includes the ship's name, nationality, type, and function, along with the location and a generally brief description of the wreck...extensive index...covers more lesser-known shipwrecks [than the competition]...useful...recommended"-- Booklist "will whet the appetites of treasure divers around the world"-- ARBA "the book reflects thorough research and the expertise of well-qualifies authors...fascinating and informative"-- Catholic Library World., "each entry includes the ship's name, nationality, type, and function, along with the location and a generally brief description of the wreck...extensive index...covers more lesser-known shipwrecks [than the competition]...useful...recommended"- Booklist ; "will whet the appetites of treasure divers around the world"- ARBA ; "the book reflects thorough research and the expertise of well-qualifies authors...fascinating and informative"- Catholic Library World., "each entry includes the ship's name, nationality, type, and function, along with the location and a generally brief description of the wreck...extensive index...covers more lesser-known shipwrecks [than the competition]...useful...recommended"-- Booklist ; "will whet the appetites of treasure divers around the world"-- ARBA ; "the book reflects thorough research and the expertise of well-qualifies authors...fascinating and informative"-- Catholic Library World.

Number of Volumes1 vol.

IllustratedYes

Edition DescriptionAlternate

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

Table Of ContentTable of Contents Introduction Part I: Dictionary Part II: The Shipwrecks The Bahamas Bermuda Canada Cayman Islands Cuba Florida Hispaniola Jamaica Lesser Antilles Puerto Rico South America The United States Virgin Islands Index

SynopsisFrom aerial survey to zoology, part I of this two-part encyclopedia covers various aspects of underwater archaeology, treasure hunting and salvaging. Part II covers the shipwrecks themselves, dividing them into 13 geographical categories. It includes entries by name, such as Andrea Gail, Titanic, and Queen Ann's Revenge., From aerial survey to zoology, Part I of this two-part encyclopedia covers all aspects of underwater archeology, treasure hunting and salvaging. For example, entries are included for different types of artifacts, notable treasure hunters, the various salvaging equipment, and techniques in mapping and excavating. Part II covers the shipwrecks themselves, dividing them into 13 geographical categories. Beginning with the northernmost category (Canada) and ending with the southernmost (South America), every known shipwreck--both identified and unidentified--receives an entry in alphabetical order under its appropriate geographical category. Entries are by name, such as Andrea Gail, Titanic, and Queen Ann's Revenge. Unidentified is used when a shipwreck's name remains unknown. Entries give the nationality (e.g., Spanish, British, American), type (schooner, frigate, brig are three), function (examples: slave transportation, piracy, fishing), location and history of the shipwreck.