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Lost Warships: An Archaeological Tour of War at Sea
Lost Warships An Archaeological Tour of War at Sea Author:James P. Delgado "Give me a fast ship and a good crew, for I intend to sail into harm's way," American naval war hero John Paul Jones once bravely proclaimed. Since ancient times, people have built ships to cross and control the oceans during wartime. Many of the vessels used in battle now lie shrouded in the ocean depths, blasted to their watery graves along wi... more »th their faithful crews. From the defeat of Antony and Cleopatra at Actium to the 1946 nuclear detonations at Bikini Atoll, Lost Warships places shipwrecks in a broad historical, often-tragic narrative of warfare at sea. Drawing on the author's knowledge as an underwater archaeologist, naval historian, and maritime museum director as well as historical accounts, paintings, contemporary documents, photographs, and maps, the book presents a comprehensive, graphically appealing overview of milestones in marine warfare that changed the course of world history. Sidebars featuring histories of specific battles, ships, relics, and shipwrecks further illustrate and enhance this riveting tale. Coverage includes: