Shipwrecks of the San Juans: A History of Maritime Disaster in the San Juan Islands
| Author | : Joseph Reigel |
| Publisher | : Orcas Island History Press |
| Total Pages | : 172 |
| Release | : 2024-09-07 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9798218490942 |
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| Rating | : 4/5 (42 Downloads) |
Download or read book Shipwrecks of the San Juans: A History of Maritime Disaster in the San Juan Islands written by Joseph Reigel and published by Orcas Island History Press. This book was released on 2024-09-07 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mariners have long dreaded the labyrinth of the San Juan Islands. Bounded by the howling straits of Georgia, Rosario, Haro, and Juan de Fuca, the islands have proved the resting place of many an unlucky ship. With the aid of period accounts and historical photographs, Shipwrecks of the San Juans brings to life harrowing tales such as the infamous Clallam tragedy, the Bahada mystery, and the unsolved disappearance of the yacht Prelude . . . along with many more.
