Lost and Found: Legendary Lake Michigan Shipwrecks
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.65 (832 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0980175054 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-31 |
| Language | : | English |
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They include ships lost in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan waters that were discovered by some of the lake’s most prolific wreck hunters, including the author’s own organizationMichigan Shipwreck Research Associatesin partnerships with legendary wreck hunters David Trotter, Ralph Wilbanks, and nationally acclaimed author Clive Cussler. Likewise, the many shipwrecks presented in Lost and Found became even more famous after their discoveries than at the time of their losses, gaining notoriety as historic attractions, archaeological sites, and in some cases, over bold salvage attempts or precedent- setting legal battles. Presented chronologically based on the date discovered, these shipwrecks provide an overview of evolving diver attitudes and conduct, as well as the laws affecting exploration and documentation. Most assuredly, the compelling sagas of these important vessels did not end when the waves of Lake Michigan washed over them. (V.O Van Heest). Titanic sank in 1912 and the stories of amazing survival and tr
Fantastic book for those of us who love the Great Michigan Reviewer Fantastic book for those of us who love the Great Lakes, and especially lake Michigan. I have read other articles by Van Heest, books too, and this is by far the very best, although the others were none too shabby. Great background information on the wrecks and fantastic descriptions of the discovery efforts. I recognized some of the names in the books. These men and wome. brigade l am going to cancel my order but glad l did not mullers1973 when l saw the author on screats of the museum l thought why did she join the tin foil hat brigade l am going to cancel my order but glad l did not. really well done well presented gives credit to others including Jay Martin.qa classy light read for the gales of November
Valerie spearheads MSRA’s search for ships lost off western Michigan, which has resulted in the discovery of many new shipwrecks.. She has written several books, magazine/journal articles and more than a dozen documentary films Her work has been featured in numerous books and articles as well. About the AuthorPrincipal in Lafferty van Heest and Associates Exhibit Design Firm, Director of Michigan Shipwreck Research Associates and a member of the Women Divers Hall of Fame, Valerie van Heest has explored, documented and interpreted shipwrecks for over twenty years. She is a recipient of multiple awards from the Historical Society of Michigan for the collection, preservation and promotion of state and local history through her interpretation, writing, filmmaking and exhibit work. Valerie is a regular presenter at museums, libraries, and film festivals, sharing th
Valerie is a regular presenter at museums, libraries, and film festivals, sharing the dramatic stories of ships gone missing on the Great Lakes and has appeared on television news networks as well as on the Discovery Channel. She has written several books, magazine/journal articles and more than a dozen documentary films Her work has been featured in numerous books and articles as well. She is a recipient of multiple awards from the Historical Society of Michigan for the co