Author: David SteinbergPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Shipwrecks
Languages : en
Pages : 101
Book Description
The Historic Shipwreck Australian
Author: David SteinbergPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Shipwrecks
Languages : en
Pages : 101
Book Description
Unfinished Voyages
Author: Graeme HendersonPublisher: UWA Publishing
ISBN: 9781920694883
Category : Coasts
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
An invaluable guide for maritime archeologists, recreational divers, historians and others interested in the drama adventure and romance of Western Australia's rich maritime history.
Shipwreck Archaeology in Australia
Author: Michael NashPublisher: UWA Publishing
ISBN: 9780980296433
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Includes wrecks associated with early exploration, colonial trade, whaling and the introduction of steam technology.
Dead Men's Silver
Author: Hugh EdwardsPublisher: HarperCollins Australia
ISBN: 0730499081
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 569
Book Description
The story of more than sixty years of diving adventures, through starkly contrasting locations and extraordinary advances in technology. From boyhood dreamer to master treasure hunter, Hugh Edwards documents his life through tales of shipwreck and salvage. the story of more than sixty years of diving adventures including his significant find of the Batavia, Hugh Edwards documents his life through tales of shipwreck, treasure hunting and salvage.Brought up on tales of pirates and great treasure hunters, Hugh Edwards never expected to handle 'pieces of eight' himself. But one exciting day off the West Australian coast, that is exactly what happened, when he and his team located treasure lost from the Dutch East Indiaman shipwreck the Vergulde Draeck. It was a moment of astonishment and euphoria, as there in his hand lay a piece of silver with the inscription: PHILIPPUS IIII ... REX HISPANIA ... DG - Philip IV, King of Spain, Dei Gratia (by the Grace of God). the date on the coin was 1654.Nearly fifty years later Hugh Edwards has explored shipwrecks around the world - in the Mediterranean, the Falklands, Cambodia - wherever there is treasure to be found. He has been recognised as 'primary finder' of the 1629 wreck of the Batavia and the 1727 wreck the Zeewyk. He has worked with some of the world's craziest, daring and most successful divers in some of the most beautiful or stormy places on Earth.this is the story of a lifetime of adventure - of dangerous seas, thrilling underwater locations, of pirate diplomacy and empire building, and of modern derring-do. 'Ever since there have been ships and sailors there have been shipwrecks. Each is different, and each is a time capsule, arrested at a particular moment - and they all came to the same unexpected and unscheduled end.' Hugh Edwards
Australian Historic Shipwreck Preservation Project Background and History
Author: Mark StaniforthPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
This document provides details on the AHSPP/Clarence project background, site history, conservation methodology, legislative controls and project partners. The content is taken primarily from the project website, www.ahspp.org.au.
Maritime Archaeology in Australia
Author: Graeme HendersonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Management of the Historic Shipwrecks of Day Dawn and Dato at Careering Bay, Garden Island, Western Australia
Author: Adam WolfePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Shipwrecks
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Please God Send Me a Wreck
Author: Brad DuncanPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 149392642X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
This book explores the historical and archaeological evidence of the relationships between a coastal community and the shipwrecks that have occurred along the southern Australian shoreline over the last 160 years. It moves beyond a focus on shipwrecks as events and shows the short and long term economic, social and symbolic significance of wrecks and strandings to the people on the shoreline. This volume draws on extensive oral histories, documentary and archaeological research to examine the tensions within the community, negotiating its way between its roles as shipwreck saviours and salvors.
Shipwrecks: Australia's Greatest Maritime Disasters
Author: Evan McHughPublisher: Penguin Group Australia
ISBN: 1742286925
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 435
Book Description
From the first wreck in 1622 off Western Australia to the tragedy of the 1998 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, Evan McHugh captures all the drama of Australia's maritime history. There are swashbuckling mutineers, violent storms, uncharted reefs, enemy warships, as well as ripping yarns about Dutchmen and lascars, Aborigines and escaped convicts. In producing this remarkable book, McHugh has made extensive use of first-hand accounts and contemporary records. With characteristic flair, he also delves into the mysteries and controversies that still surround so many of the wrecks. Shipwrecks is a white-knuckle voyage through chaos and tragedy which proclaims the courage and strength of the human spirit. It is a powerful reminder that even in the twenty-first century, the sea remains a great, unconquered frontier.
Shipwreck at Madman's Corner
Author: Mike LefroyPublisher:
ISBN: 9781920843465
Category : Shipwrecks
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
This is a true story of a shipwreck and treasure lost at sea. When a mystery wreck is discovered at Madmans Corner, a remote area of Australia's vast coast, maritime archaeologist set to work to unlock its secret. Their patient detective work uncovers the surprising story of the ship and its captain, and of a desperate episode in Australian history. Shipwreck at Madmans Corner is both an exciting mystery and adventure story, but also provides accurate and fascinating detail on the work and processes involved with maritime archaeological and historical research.