Shipwrecks of the P&O Line (Hardcover)
Sam Warwick
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Add to basketHardcover. The rich history of the P&O Line began in the 1830s and this fascinating book explores the underwater resting places of its ships. Sam Warwick and Mike Roussel include a detailed history of each vessel leading up to the time of its loss, including the Salsette, Moldavia and Oceana, and thoroughly investigate the events surrounding the wrecking of each vessel with unique accounts from divers who have explored the wreck, along with unpublished underwater images. Finishing off with practical data for interested divers, this unique history offers a fresh analysis of maritime history, of interest to maritime history enthusiasts as well as the many recreational divers who have taken up diving as a leisure sport. AUTHORS: Sam Warwick's grandfather was first master of QE2, and his father was a master of QE2 and first master of QM2. Sam has spent much of his life at sea, including wreck diving all over the world, logging over 1,000 dives. As well as working in the IT business, he has run the site since 1995. He has previously written Shipwrecks of the Cunard Line for The History Press. He lives in Australia. Mike Roussel is a teacher and historian who has previously written Spitfire's Forgotten Designer, Shipwrecks of the Cunard Line, and Quest for Speed for The History Press. SELLING POINTS: . Follows the successful Shipwrecks of the Cunard Line . Histories of the doomed P&O vessels, and events leading to their sinkings . Focussing on the dived wrecks, many of them around the UK, with practical dive info and stunning colour underwater photos . Historical images of the featured ships . Unique past and present study, compiled by experts . Aimed at the ever increasing numbers of recreational divers as well as enthusiasts of maritime history . Includes such vessels as the Salsette, Moldavia and Oceana 100 b/w illustrations Shipwrecks of the P&O Line Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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The rich history of the P&O Line began in the 1830s when steam power was still in its infancy, and this, coupled with longer voyages, meant that shipwrecks became inevitable – all part of the risk of running a pioneer shipping company at that time. Shipwrecks of the P&O Line explores these losses, starting with the inaugural mail service sailing of the wooden paddle steamer Don Juan, which ran aground in fog in 1837, and ending 120 years later with the cargo liner Shillong (2), which sank following a collision in the Red Sea in 1957. Sam Warwick and Mike Roussel include a detailed history of each vessel leading up to the time of its loss and meticulously investigate the events surrounding the wrecking of each vessel, with exclusive accounts from divers who have explored the wreck, along with striking underwater images. Complete with practical data for divers, this unique history offers a fresh analysis of maritime history, of interest to maritime history enthusiasts as well as the many who have taken up diving as a leisure sport.
SAM WARWICK is the son of Ronald W. Warwick, a past Master of QE2, and is an established maritime author. The QE2 has played a major part in his life since childhood and he has been a regular passenger on the ship.
MIKE ROUSSEL has previously written Spitfire’s Forgotten Designer: The Career of Supermarine’s Joe Smith for The History Press, as well as co-authoring Shipwrecks of the Cunard Line and The Union-Castle Line. He is an active supporter of Solent Sky Aviation Museum. He lives in Southampton
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