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Shipwrecks of the Pacific Northwest Tragedies & Legacies of a Perilous Coast

by Maritime Archaeological Society
Shipwrecks of the Pacific Northwest Tragedies & Legacies of a Perilous Coast

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ISBN13: 9781493044535
ISBN10: 1493044532



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Submerged stories in the Graveyard of the Pacific Thousands of ships have wrecked off the coast of Washington and Oregon. Shipwrecks of the Pacific Northwest uncovers the tragic tales, close calls, and heroic feats of vessels that met their end off of the 150 miles of coastline between northern Oregon and southern Washington, including the mouth of the Columbia River where an untold number of shipwrecks are concentrated. This book recounts the most compelling historic shipwrecks, some of which are infamous, while others are lesser known. These dramatic tales are uniquely tied to the present by their tangible remains.

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Submerged stories from the Graveyard of the Pacific Thousands of ships have wrecked near the coasts of Washington and Oregon. Shipwrecks of the Pacific Northwest takes a new look at some of the most compelling historic shipwrecks--from the infamous to the nearly forgotten. Experience the dramatic stories of vessels that met their end along the 150 miles of coastline between northern Oregon and southern Washington, including the mouth of the Columbia River where an untold number of shipwrecks are concentrated. Combining archaeological analysis and the latest research, this unique collection uncovers the human tales of peril, tragedy, and heroism along with the tangible legacies and an exploration of what remains.

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SUBMERGED STORIES FROM THE GRAVEYARD OF THE PACIFIC Over the past 350 years, an untold number of ships have met their end along the northern Oregon and southern Washington coasts. Shipwrecks of the Pacific Northwest investigates some of the most compelling historic shipwrecks--from the infamous to the nearly forgotten. Explore a handful of these vessels, fated to have their final resting place along 150 miles of the rugged Northwest coastline, including near the dangerous mouth of the Columbia River. Combining archaeological analysis and new research, this unique collection uncovers the tales of peril, tragedy, and heroism along with the tangible legacies and an exploration of what remains.

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ISBN:
9781493044535
Binding:
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Publication date:
03/01/2020
Publisher:
GLOBE PEQUOT PRESS
Pages:
200
Height:
.70IN
Width:
5.90IN
Illustration:
Yes
Copyright Year:
2020
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Maritime Archaeological Society

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