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Shipwrecks of Delaware and Maryland (Gary Gentile's Popular Dive Guide Series)

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I can't say I have never heard of Gary Gentile, but this is the first and only book I have from this particular author. To say I was impressed would be an understatement. I live in the UK and whilst I have no plans whatsoever to visit Delaware or Maryland, it is books like this that can make anyone change their plans and simply turn up with all their diving gear.

The book is laid out just as a book about the shipwrecks of any given area should be laid out. Under each vessel's name we have those technical details which divers are seeking more and more these days. Then we are treated (and some of the stories really are a "treat" to read) to the story of the vessel's final moments. There are 30 wrecks featured which include an "African Queen" as well as a "Poseidon." But it is the book itself which is the greatest adventure because the greatest part is that not all the wrecks have been found. Just as ancient maps of unknown areas carried the words "Here be Dragons" so this book carried the message "Here be virgin wrecks."

If I was living on the coast of Delaware or Maryland I would start my next search and research project by reading this book and then visiting all the appropriate museums, libraries and other institutions for further information before getting stuck into some very serious diving.

If you have any more of these books Mr Gentile - please let me know.

NM