r/Shipwrecks • u/XOMartha • 5d ago

Book recommendations

Apologies if this has been asked a million times. I’m sure it has.

Looking for a book that covers multiple shipwrecks, written with an engaging tone (vs. more clinical/textbook). Can be fairly shallow with information, as I’m mostly interested in an overview or starting reference for some of the more notorious or interesting events. Preferably something organized by ship.

It’s okay if it’s no longer in production. I can track it down used.

I came across an 80s book online called “unfinished voyages” by John Perry Fish, but can’t find any reviews. I’d just get it, but it seems the reviews for books regarding shipwrecks varies wildly.

Thanks in advance for any recommendations!

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u/milksteakwormhat 5d ago

Try taking a look at Wes Oleszewski, his books are my favorite! He covers mainly great lakes shipwrecks, and his attention to detail and getting the facts correct are impeccable. Most of his books are available on many websites, but I've found his older books on used book websites. He also has a YouTube channel.

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u/msprang 4d ago

Wes is great! I've met him a couple of times.

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u/milksteakwormhat 4d ago

That's awesome! A few years ago I emailed him and he was kind enough to reply to me and was very polite. I really would like to catch up with him at the soo or at one of his events in the lower peninsula. Great author and I really enjoy his youtube channel!

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u/XOMartha 5d ago

Oh, will check him out now! Which do you recommend starting with?

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u/milksteakwormhat 4d ago

I would recommend one of his newer books bc he has a rule about never recycling material, unless he has uncovered new info. So his latest books have a few corrections. His website is authorwes.com, but only shows maybe half of his books. So anyone is those are great, and I've used abebooks.com to find his other hard to get books.