Historic Shipwrecks of Coastside California (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781467155557)

The stretch of California coast from San Francisco to Monterey has seen its share of disastrous shipwrecks with devastating losses, but there are also stories of courage, innovative rescues and unique salvage operations. Uncover the tale of the adventurous, ill-fated Sir John Franklin, now marked only by a nearly forgotten cemetery, and relive the wreck of the New York, one of the most notorious ships to ever sail. Learn about the Coastside's worst maritime tragedy, when the passenger steamship San Juan was struck by the oil tanker twice her size and sank in minutes, plunging seventy-five men, women and children into the sea. Join author JoAnn Semones as she shares the stories of doomed ships that found their end along Coastside California.

Author: Joann Semones
ISBN-10: 1467155551
ISBN-13: 9781467155557
Publisher: History Press
Language: English
Published: 01/08/2024
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.00w x 0.50d