Wrecks Around Nantucket, first published in 1915, meticulously chronicles the numerous shipwrecks that have occurred around Nantucket Island since its settlement. Compiled by Arthur H. Gardner, this book details over seven hundred vessels and the incidents connected with their demise, offering a comprehensive record of maritime disasters in the region. From early colonial times to the turn of the 20th century, the waters surrounding Nantucket have been a perilous ground for ships of all sizes. This book preserves accounts of these wrecks, exploring the causes, consequences, and stories behind each incident. It serves as both a historical document and a captivating read for anyone interested in maritime history and the dangers faced by seafarers. Gardner's work stands as a valuable resource, illuminating the challenges and tragedies that shaped Nantucket's relationship with the sea.
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Wrecks Around Nantucket, first published in 1915, meticulously chronicles the numerous shipwrecks that have occurred around Nantucket Island since its settlement. Compiled by Arthur H. Gardner, this book details over seven hundred vessels and the incidents connected with their demise, offering a comprehensive record of maritime disasters in the region. From early colonial times to the turn of the 20th century, the waters surrounding Nantucket have been a perilous ground for ships of all sizes. This book preserves accounts of these wrecks, exploring the causes, consequences, and stories behind each incident. It serves as both a historical document and a captivating read for anyone interested in maritime history and the dangers faced by seafarers. Gardner's work stands as a valuable resource, illuminating the challenges and tragedies that shaped Nantucket's relationship with the sea.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Wrecks Around Nantucket
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Wrecks Around Nantucket
174
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781023855006 |
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| Publisher: | Hutson Street Press |
| Publication date: | 05/22/2025 |
| Pages: | 174 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.37(d) |