Synopsis
Shipwreck stories from along Minnesota’s north shore of Lake Superior and Isle Royale
Against the backdrop of the extraordinary history of Great Lakes shipping, Too Much Sea for Their Decks chronicles shipwrecked schooners, wooden freighters, early steel-hulled steamers, whalebacks, and bulk carriers—some well-known, some unknown or forgotten—all lost in the frigid waters of Lake Superior.
Included are compelling accounts of vessels destined for infamy, such as that of the Stranger, a slender wooden schooner swallowed by the lake in 1875, the sailors’ bodies never recovered nor the wreckage ever found; an account of the whaleback Wilson, rammed by a large commercial freighter in broad daylight and in calm seas, sinking before many on board could escape; and the mysterious loss of the Kamloops, a package freighter that went down in a storm and whose sailors were found on the Isle Royale the following spring, having escaped the wreck only to die of exposure on the island. Then there is the ill-fated Steinbrenner, plagued by bad luck from the time of her construction, when she was nearly destroyed by fire, to her eventual (and tragic) sinking in 1953. These tales and more represent loss of life and property—and are haunting stories of brave and heroic crews.
Arranged chronologically and presented in three sections covering Minnesota's North Shore, Isle Royale, and the three biggest storms in Minnesota’s Great Lakes history (the 1905 Mataafa storm, the 1913 hurricane on the lakes, and the 1940 Armistice Day storm), each shipwreck documented within these pages provides a piece to the history of shipping on Lake Superior.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Michael Schumacher has written five previous books on Great Lakes shipwrecks: Mighty Fitz, November’s Fury, Torn in Two, The Trial of the Edmund Fitzgerald (all from Minnesota), and Wreck of the Carl D. He has written narratives for twenty-five documentaries on Great Lakes shipwrecks and lighthouses. He lives in Wisconsin.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Too Much Sea for Their Decks: Shipwrecks of Minnesota's...
Seller Image
Too Much Sea for Their Decks: Shipwrecks of Minnesota's North Shore and Isle Royale
Published by
Univ Of Minnesota Press, 2023
ISBN 10: 1517912849
ISBN 13: 9781517912840
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Goodwill, Brooklyn Park, MN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: good. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media. Seller Inventory # MINV.1517912849.G
Stock Image
Too Much Sea for Their Decks: Shipwrecks of Minnesota's North Shore and Isle Royale
Published by
Univ Of Minnesota Press, 2023
ISBN 10: 1517912849
ISBN 13: 9781517912840
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Midtown Scholar Bookstore, Harrisburg, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
hardcover. Condition: Good. HARDCOVER Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD Standard-sized. Seller Inventory # M1517912849Z3
Stock Image
Too Much Sea for Their Decks: Shipwrecks of Minnesota's North Shore and Isle Royale
Published by
Univ Of Minnesota Press, 2023
ISBN 10: 1517912849
ISBN 13: 9781517912840
Used
Hardcover
Seller: HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_458338638
Stock Image
Too Much Sea for Their Decks: Shipwrecks of Minnesota's North Shore and Isle Royale
Published by
Univ Of Minnesota Press, 2023
ISBN 10: 1517912849
ISBN 13: 9781517912840
Used
Hardcover
Seller: HPB-Diamond, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_464039705
Seller Image
Too Much Sea for Their Decks: Shipwrecks of Minnesota's North Shore and Isle Royale
Published by
Univ Of Minnesota Press, 2023
ISBN 10: 1517912849
ISBN 13: 9781517912840
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: EdmondDantes Bookseller, Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Hardcover in Dust Jacket with only minor reading wear; book is clean, unmarked. In stock. Ships from MN, USA. Seller Inventory # 022752
Seller Image
Too Much Sea for Their Decks: Shipwrecks of Minnesota's North Shore and Isle Royale
Published by
Univ Of Minnesota Press, 2023
ISBN 10: 1517912849
ISBN 13: 9781517912840
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: EdmondDantes Bookseller, Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Hardcover in Dust Jacket with only minor reading wear; book is clean, unmarked. In stock. Ships from MN, USA. Seller Inventory # 023606
Stock Image
Too Much Sea for Their Decks: Shipwrecks of Minnesota's North Shore and Isle Royale [Hardcover] Schumacher, Michael
Seller: Lakeside Books, Benton Harbor, MI, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Brand New! Not Overstocks or Low Quality Book Club Editions! Direct From the Publisher! We're not a giant, faceless warehouse organization! We're a small town bookstore that loves books and loves it's customers! Buy from Lakeside Books! Seller Inventory # OTF-S-9781517912840
Stock Image
Too Much Sea for Their Decks: Shipwrecks of Minnesota's North Shore and Isle Royale
Seller: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # I-9781517912840
Stock Image
TooMuchSeaforTheirDecks Format: ClothOverBoards
Seller: INDOO, Avenel, NJ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Brand New. Seller Inventory # 9781517912840
Seller Image
Too Much Sea for Their Decks (Hardcover)
Published by
University of Minnesota Press, Minnesota, 2023
ISBN 10: 1517912849
ISBN 13: 9781517912840
New
Hardcover
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Shipwreck stories from along Minnesota's north shore of Lake Superior and Isle Royale Against the backdrop of the extraordinary history of Great Lakes shipping, Too Much Sea for Their Decks chronicles shipwrecked schooners, wooden freighters, early steel-hulled steamers, whalebacks, and bulk carriers-some well-known, some unknown or forgotten-all lost in the frigid waters of Lake Superior.Included are compelling accounts of vessels destined for infamy, such as that of the Stranger, a slender wooden schooner swallowed by the lake in 1875, the sailors' bodies never recovered nor the wreckage ever found; an account of the whaleback Wilson, rammed by a large commercial freighter in broad daylight and in calm seas, sinking before many on board could escape; and the mysterious loss of the Kamloops, a package freighter that went down in a storm and whose sailors were found on the Isle Royale the following spring, having escaped the wreck only to die of exposure on the island. Then there is the ill-fated Steinbrenner, plagued by bad luck from the time of her construction, when she was nearly destroyed by fire, to her eventual (and tragic) sinking in 1953. These tales and more represent loss of life and property-and are haunting stories of brave and heroic crews.Arranged chronologically and presented in three sections covering Minnesota's North Shore, Isle Royale, and the three biggest storms in Minnesota's Great Lakes history (the 1905 Mataafa storm, the 1913 hurricane on the lakes, and the 1940 Armistice Day storm), each shipwreck documented within these pages provides a piece to the history of shipping on Lake Superior. Against the backdrop of the extraordinary history of Great Lakes shipping, Too Much Sea for Their Decks chronicles shipwrecked schooners, wooden freighters, early steel-hulled steamers, whalebacks, and bulk carrierssome well-known, some unknown or forgottenall lost in the frigid waters of Lake Superior. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781517912840