LORE OF THE WRECKERS

by Birse Shepard ‧ RELEASE DATE: March 29, 1961

Here is a fresh and extremely interesting dip into the vast sea of maritime subjectsthe wreckers. These were the men who lived by the sea, sometimes in towns, sometimes on keys or in fishing villages, who sailed out in the worst of storms and under the most of conditions to effect salvage work and often rescue passengers. The whole subject of early wrecking is covered. Salvage laws are explained, court records produced, dangerous waters discussed. But of most importance were the men themselves, not as many thought, but daring, resourceful sailors. Captain Phipps was one of the earliest, Block Islanders or Key Westers were early at it too. William Curry made a Florida Fortune from the trade. All of the early ones pass through the pages of this exciting book, making fine reading for men who know, or want to know, the history of the sea.

Pub Date: March 29, 1961

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Beacon

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: March 1, 1961

Categories: NONFICTION