Wrecks In Darwin Waters
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Beneath the sun-drenched waters of Darwin Harbour lies a graveyard of ships, each one a silent testament to the fury of war and the relentless forces of nature. Wrecks in Darwin Waters by Tom Lewis chronicles the dramatic histories of the vessels that now rest on the seabed off Australia's northern coast, from the devastating Japanese air raids of 1942 — an attack that surpassed Pearl Harbor in scale — to the storms and mishaps that claimed ships across the centuries. Lewis meticulously documents each wreck with the precision of a seasoned historian and the storytelling flair of an adventurer, drawing on archival records, eyewitness accounts, and dive surveys to resurrect these forgotten hulks from obscurity. This work stands as an indispensable reference for maritime historians, wreck divers, and anyone captivated by Australia's turbulent wartime past. Lewis presents a vivid portrait of Darwin itself — a frontier port city that bore the brunt of enemy bombardment yet endured — weaving together naval history, archaeology, and human drama into a compelling narrative. The sheer variety of vessels catalogued, from naval warships to humble pearling luggers, raises a haunting question: how many more secrets does Darwin Harbour still keep?
Author: Tom Lewis
Format: Paperback
Published: 1992, Turton & Armstrong
Genre: Maritime history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Beneath the sun-drenched waters of Darwin Harbour lies a graveyard of ships, each one a silent testament to the fury of war and the relentless forces of nature. Wrecks in Darwin Waters by Tom Lewis chronicles the dramatic histories of the vessels that now rest on the seabed off Australia's northern coast, from the devastating Japanese air raids of 1942 — an attack that surpassed Pearl Harbor in scale — to the storms and mishaps that claimed ships across the centuries. Lewis meticulously documents each wreck with the precision of a seasoned historian and the storytelling flair of an adventurer, drawing on archival records, eyewitness accounts, and dive surveys to resurrect these forgotten hulks from obscurity. This work stands as an indispensable reference for maritime historians, wreck divers, and anyone captivated by Australia's turbulent wartime past. Lewis presents a vivid portrait of Darwin itself — a frontier port city that bore the brunt of enemy bombardment yet endured — weaving together naval history, archaeology, and human drama into a compelling narrative. The sheer variety of vessels catalogued, from naval warships to humble pearling luggers, raises a haunting question: how many more secrets does Darwin Harbour still keep?