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Exploring the treacherous waters of Massachusetts Bay, the book delves into the harrowing tales of eight shipwrecks that have shaped the region's maritime history. Author Thomas Hall recounts the tragic stories of vessels like the Portland, lost in the 1898 gale, and the City of Salisbury, which sank with zoo animals onboard. Each account is enriched with contemporary research, highlighting the technology, ship design, and weather conditions that contributed to these disasters, offering a captivating look at the area's nautical past.
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Shipwrecks of Massachusetts Bay, Thomas Hall
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- Released
- 2012
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- Title
- Shipwrecks of Massachusetts Bay
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Thomas Hall
- Publisher
- History Press
- Released
- 2012
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 130
- ISBN13
- 9781540231949
- Category
- Maps and Travel, World history
- Description
- Exploring the treacherous waters of Massachusetts Bay, the book delves into the harrowing tales of eight shipwrecks that have shaped the region's maritime history. Author Thomas Hall recounts the tragic stories of vessels like the Portland, lost in the 1898 gale, and the City of Salisbury, which sank with zoo animals onboard. Each account is enriched with contemporary research, highlighting the technology, ship design, and weather conditions that contributed to these disasters, offering a captivating look at the area's nautical past.