An edition of Wood on the bottom
(2009)
Wood on the bottom
Great Lakes shipwrecks
1st ed.
by Frederick Stonehouse
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"For many centuries wood was the preferred material for ships, both salt and freshwater. Masts, cabins, decks and hulls were all made from it. It was strong, resilient, easy to work with and inexpensive. Properly used and maintained, a wooden ship could last for many years. But it was no guarantee of safety... Stress of storm, collision, poor navigation, bad luck and human folly all played a part in sending thousands of wooden ships to the bottom of the Great Lakes, where they are quietly rotting away into the ages. Wood on the bottom tells the dramatic tales of a dozen wooden shipwrecks"--P. [4] of cover.
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Wood on the bottom: Great Lakes shipwrecks
2009, Avery Color Studios, Inc.
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1892384507 9781892384508
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Wood on the bottom: Great Lakes shipwrecks
2009, Avery Color Studios, Inc.
in English
- 1st ed.
1892384507 9781892384508
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Typical of the breed:
Sandusky --
Deadly night on the lake:
Lady Elgin --
cut down in the fog:
Oriole --
Triumph and tragedy:
Alvin Clark --
Clear weather collision:
Persian --
Into the breakers, shipwreck at Marquette --
Climb the rocks:
Elma --
Sudden burst of steam and she was gone:
Pearl B. Campbell --
Most horrible tragedy:
Bon Voyage --
Fiery death:
Monohansett --
Hard luck schooner:
Emma L. Nielsen --
Sordid tale:
Rouse Simmons.
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Includes bibliographical references.
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