21176. Quinn, William P., SHIPWRECKS ALONG THE ATLANTIC COAST. Orleans. 1988.
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21176. Quinn, William P., SHIPWRECKS ALONG THE ATLANTIC COAST. Orleans. 1988.
21176. Quinn, William P., SHIPWRECKS ALONG THE ATLANTIC COAST. Orleans. 1988. DJ. 232p. Illustrated with over 260 photographs. The waters along the Atlantic Coast have claimed thousands of ships over the years. In this classic work, noted news photographer, historian and author Bill Quinn features hundreds of photographs of schooners and square riggers stranded, from the 1870’s to the 1980’s. from rock bound Maine down past the sandy shores of Cape Cod, through the sounds of Sandy Hook, New Jersey and on down the coast to Florida. With detailed text, the author describes numerous wrecks and the work of the Life-Saving Service and Coast Guard over the years. Notable wrecks Include the loss of the General Slocum, the City of Worcester, the Andria Doria, Normandie fire, Amerique fire, wrecks on the many sandy capes on the coast, Diamond Shoal Light Vessel No. 69, and many more. This book has long been out of print and has become a sought after collector’s item. We have been fortunate to obtain a few remaining copies so that we may offer it here. Exceptional vintage photographs and reading. (M). $148 net.
2176x. (same) Light wear to DJ. $67.