Shipwrecks of the Pacific Northwest
Tragedies and Legacies of a Perilous Coast
Globe Pequot Publishing · Print & ebook · March 1, 2020
SUBMERGED STORIES FROM THE GRAVEYARD OF THE PACIFIC Over the past 350 years, an untold number of ships have met their end along the northern Oregon and southern Washington coasts.
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- Who it’s for
- Jennifer Kozik examines historic wrecks, their tales of peril, and what remains along the Northwest coast.
- Themes
- Historic shipwrecks, Maritime peril and tragedy, Archaeological legacies
- Genres
- Pacific Northwest History, Maritime History & Piracy, Maritime History
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SUBMERGED STORIES FROM THE GRAVEYARD OF THE PACIFIC Over the past 350 years, an untold number of ships have met their end along the northern Oregon and southern Washington coasts. Shipwrecks of the Pacific Northwest investigates some of the most compelling historic shipwrecks—from the infamous to the nearly forgotten.
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Explore a handful of these vessels, fated to have their final resting place along 150 miles of the rugged Northwest coastline, including near the dangerous mouth of the Columbia River. Combining archaeological analysis and new research, this unique collection uncovers the tales of peril, tragedy, and heroism along with the tangible legacies and an exploration of what remains.
Northwest Coast Wrecks
Jennifer Kozik examines historic wrecks, their tales of peril, and what remains along the Northwest coast.
Come here for
- Historic shipwrecks along 150 miles of rugged Northwest coastline
- Archaeological analysis and new research
Expect
- Shipwrecks near the Columbia River’s dangerous mouth
- Tangible legacies, including what remains
Where it sits
| Maritime History | 82% |
|---|---|
| Maritime History & Piracy | 62% |
| Pacific Northwest History | 49% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Pacific Northwest History
- Maritime History & Piracy
- Authors
- Jennifer Kozik
- Publisher
- Globe Pequot Publishing
- Published
- March 1, 2020
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Historic shipwrecks · Maritime peril and tragedy · Archaeological legacies
- Reading lane
- Pacific Northwest History