Shipwrecks in the Americas: With 73 Illustrations [Paperback]

Robert F. Marx (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 24, 2011

Superb well-researched guide to every major shipwreck in the western hemisphere, from time of Columbus to ca. 1825. Expert advice on locating, surveying, excavating, identifying, and preserving artifacts from sunken vessels. Also detailed catalog of wrecks arranged by year and locality — over 300 pages and 4,000 listings. 73 illustrations. Bibliography.

Product Details

• Paperback: 576 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (November 24, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 048625514X
• ISBN-13: 978-0486255149
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,312,220 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Encyclopedic Review, May 29, 2001

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Nagato (Denver, Colorado) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shipwrecks in the Americas: With 73 Illustrations (Paperback)

This is not a book for the casual reader -- the text on underwater archaeology can be somewhat dense and technical, and the listings of shipwrecks are encyclopedic, not narrative. However, if you are a wreck diver, shipwreck enthusiast or archaeologist, this is a useful reference volume. Marx's knowledge of the subject matter is obvious, though put to more enjoyable use in his books on the underwater excavation of Port Royal.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Reading, December 1, 2003

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Alexander Krem (New Zealand and the US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shipwrecks in the Americas: With 73 Illustrations (Paperback)

Mr. Marx has written a wonderful book, which should be of value to anyone interested in sunken treasure. It is a labor of love, by a man who has lived an exciting life searching successfully for both treasure and historic material.

The book begins with a wonderful and very detailed history of the Spanish treasure fleets - and their impact on Europe, based on extensive research by the author. This is a most impressive and detailed scholarly effort, and alone justifies a read by anyone interested in the conquest of the New World and the effects of this newfound wealth on Old Europe.

The book then discusses modern salvage techniques and provides the would-be treasure hunter with helpful advice on how to conduct a search. I believe that anyone considering actually conducting an operation would be well advised to read this material and follow Mr. Marx's excellent advice.

The rest of the book consists of an index of known shipwrecks off the coasts and islands of the Americas, by location, and a brief history of each.

Many brave souls are asleep in the deep, and Marx has created a wonderful testament to them.

5.0 out of 5 stars Shipwrecks in the Americans, February 13, 2011

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EM Lane RN "EMLane RN" (New York ,United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Shipwrecks in the Americas: With 73 Illustrations (Paperback)

Was a gift, my husband seems to be getting into reading it and talking about different close area spots we can explore.