Mearns, David L.
The Shipwreck Hunter
- ISBN 13:
- 9781760295264
- author:
- Mearns, David L.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Allen & Unwin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 197mm
- Genre:
- Biography, Adventurers & Explorers, Science,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
David L. Mearns has spent his career uncovering some of the world's most fascinating and elusive shipwrecks. From the mighty HMS Hood to the remnants of Vasco da Gama's 16th century fleet, he has searched for and found dozens of sunken vessels in every ocean. The Shipwreck Hunter is an account of Mearns' most intriguing finds, detailing both his meticulous research and the mid-ocean stamina and courage required to locate a wreck miles beneath the sea. The book also delves into the moving human stories behind each of these oceanic tragedies, revealing the complexities and emotions that lie at the heart of these underwater discoveries. By combining the thrill of adventure with the precision of scientific inquiry, Mearns opens a window into the shadowy depths of the ocean, inviting readers to explore the secrets that lie beneath.
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