商品簡介
In the mid-19th century, 'wreckers' made their living by rescuing ships in distress and raising sunken ships. To some, they were heroes; to others, they were ruthless pirates. This book enters the world of the wreckers through the story of Captain Thomas P. H. Whitelaw, the most important ship salvager of his day, whose adventures in shipping began at age 12 and led him to Mexico, British Columbia, and the Bering Sea. The experiences of his counterparts on the East Coast are also chronicled. The book looks at the roots of ship salvaging in Europe, and details the technology the 19th and early-20th century wreckers used. B&w historical photos are included. Powers has written other books on maritime history. Annotation c2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
作者簡介
DENNIS M. POWERS (see “dennispowersbooks.com”) is the author of nine books including the acclaimed maritime histories Sentinel of the Seas, Treasure Ship, and The Raging Sea.
