Shipwreck!: Discoveries From Our Earliest Shipwrecks — 1622-1797
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A richly detailed work of maritime history, Shipwreck!: Discoveries From Our Earliest Shipwrecks — 1622-1797 chronicles the archaeological and historical findings recovered from some of the most significant sunken vessels of the colonial and early American era. Christine Hogarth presents a compelling survey of wrecks spanning nearly two centuries, illuminating what these submerged time capsules reveal about trade, warfare, navigation, and daily life aboard ships of the period. Drawing on underwater excavation records and historical documentation, the narrative uncovers the stories behind each vessel — from the cargo they carried to the circumstances that sent them to the ocean floor. Written with an accessible yet authoritative tone, the work illustrates how shipwrecks serve not merely as tragedies of the sea, but as invaluable windows into the material culture and ambitions of a formative era in maritime history.
Author: Christine Hogarth
Format: Paperback
Genre: Maritime history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A richly detailed work of maritime history, Shipwreck!: Discoveries From Our Earliest Shipwrecks — 1622-1797 chronicles the archaeological and historical findings recovered from some of the most significant sunken vessels of the colonial and early American era. Christine Hogarth presents a compelling survey of wrecks spanning nearly two centuries, illuminating what these submerged time capsules reveal about trade, warfare, navigation, and daily life aboard ships of the period. Drawing on underwater excavation records and historical documentation, the narrative uncovers the stories behind each vessel — from the cargo they carried to the circumstances that sent them to the ocean floor. Written with an accessible yet authoritative tone, the work illustrates how shipwrecks serve not merely as tragedies of the sea, but as invaluable windows into the material culture and ambitions of a formative era in maritime history.