Lost Treasure Ships of the Twentieth Century - Hardcover

Pickford, Nigel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0792274725 ISBN 13: 9780792274728

Publisher: National Geographic Society, 1999

Synopsis

Lost Treasure Ships of the Twentieth Century tells the gripping story of fortunes both lost and found. The book explores 17 individual ships -- selected for their historic importance, the scientific innovation behind their discovery, the personal tragedies that befell the people involved, and the glamour of the extraordinary wealth that they may have once contained. Detailed maps show the location of more than 170 ships, including the Titanic and the Lusitania. Each wreck encapsulates a moment in time, providing a poignant memorial to its own age. Presented in chronological order, the story of these ships will appeal to historians, scientists, sailors, and everyone interested in the secrets of the sea, the treasures it has yielded, and what still lies on the ocean bed.

About this title

About the Author

Nigel Pickford is the established authority on shipwreck research and acts as consultant to large international companies engaged in cargo recovery projects. He has had many years of experience of shipwreck salvage and maintains a comprehensive personal archive on treasure ships. In 1994 Nigel published the highly acclaimed book, The Atlas of Shipwreck and Treasure, a leading work on the subject.

Edition details

• Publisher: National Geographic Society
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0792274725
• ISBN 13: 9780792274728
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 192