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Between the Tides - Shipwrecks of the Irish Coast (Paperback)
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Between the Tides - Shipwrecks of the Irish Coast (Paperback)
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Discovery Miles 4 550
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There have been millions of shipwrecks, but just a few have been
remembered. A ship can disappear suddenly without a trace. Or a
loss may involve a fascinating web of intrigue and drama.
Exploration, the aftermath of wrecking in remote regions of the
world and the interaction of survivors with local inhabitants are
the stuff of storybooks, great novels and factual accounts. Ships
and shipwreck have been at the vanguard of man's development.
Conquest, discovery, colonisation and naval engagements have meant
that millions of ships and men were lost. Their loss has played an
important role in the march of civilisation, but despite centuries
of advancements in construction technology and maritime regulation,
ships still wreck for many of the same reasons. From this
captivating vantage point, Roy Stokes examines some of the historic
shipwrecks of the Irish coast. A historic snapshot of the East
India trade is provided through the shipwreck of the East Indiaman;
its ability to turn investment into fortune attracted traders,
bankers, and rogues. Moving forward, Stokes considers Ireland's
previously little-understood role in the naval battle with Germany
during the First World War. Many other historic wrecks are also
explored, including the paddle steamer Queen Victoria, which,
discovered by the author in 1983, became the first historic
shipwreck to be protected under new legislation. This
thought-provoking book is sure to capture your interest with
details of not only the shipwrecks themselves, but also the men who
crewed them. Between the Tides exhibits an extensive volume of
research, which supports a number of detailed accounts of historic
shipwreck events that have occurred around the coast of Ireland.
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