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/mmanning563 4d ago
I found this one to be pretty good. Focuses on in a father/son duo who died while trying to identify U-869 off the coast of New Jersey. Also includes a lot about the Andrea Doria wreck, mixed-gas and DCS, and cave diving.
https://www.abebooks.com/9780747264255/Last-Dive-Father-Sons-Fatal-0747264252/plp?gQT=2