Historic Shipwrecks of Penobscot Bay (Disaster)
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| Rating | : | 4.56 (958 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1626190917 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-11-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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He writes for two local publications, "Island Journal" and "Working Waterfront, " and holds an MA in history from Columbia University." . About the Author Harry Gratwick is the author of Mainers in the Civil War, " "Hidden History of Maine, " "Penobscot Bay" and "Stories from the Maine Coast." He spends his summers on Vinalhaven Island and is a member of the Vinalhaven Historical Society
Harry Gratwick is the author of Mainers in the Civil War, " "Hidden History of Maine, " "Penobscot Bay" and "Stories from the Maine Coast." He spends his summers on Vinalhaven Island and is a member of the Vinalhaven Historical Society. He writes for two local publications, "Island Journal" and "Working Waterfront,
"Penobscot's nautical history" according to Tom Knapp. In clear, interesting prose, author Harry Gratwick describes the circumstances that led up to various wrecks in Maine's Penobscot Bay, the captain and crew that manned each vessel, the weather at the time or whatever other factors might have been involved. It all hinges on the location, of course, and Penobscot Bay serves up a plentiful selection of wrecks to choose from.There are wrecks from war, from storms, from carelessness and plain bad luck. Gratwick gives a sampling of each, and he provides just enough detail to keep the reader interested without bogging the text down with too much minutiae. He talks about the cost in live. FASCINATING HISTORY AND A GOOD TELLING I have a large collection of boat books. This is personal for me as I'm a Mainer; moreover, it has a way of telling that is quite unique and totally interesting. My son restores old schooners and like a doctor maintains their health so they can keep on earning their keep. For the beauty, the personality, the history, the men who build them, the men who work on them, and the work they have done for centuries, these boats are in my blood and swim in my being.Historic Shipwrecks of Penobsot Bay hold its own in my library and in my heart.. Five Stars have'nt finish ir yet
Clark," which simply strayed off course in good weather. But not all of the ships were a total loss--some were repaired and resumed life under different names. Temperamental skies become stormy without notice; violent gales challenge even the most seasoned captains. Thousands flock to the beautiful coastline along Penobscot Bay every year, but the dark sea has often turned treacherous. Local author Harry Gratwick explores some of Penobscot Bay's most historic and dramatic shipwrecks, from what caus