Virginia Beach Shipwrecks
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Virginia Beach Shipwrecks
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Author : Alpheus Chewning
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2008-09-22
Virginia Beach Shipwrecks written by Alpheus Chewning and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-09-22 with Nature categories.
The waters of coastal Virginia swirl with tales both tragic and heroic. Join Virginia Beach native Alpheus Chewning as he recounts harrowing stories of storms at sea, loss of life and fortune and the heroism of the United States Life-Saving Service. Marvel at the blunders and bungles that have plagued the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel and learn about the U-boats that lurked off the coast during World War II. Extensively researched and filled with fascinating details, Virginia Beach Shipwrecks is a treasure for sea lovers of all ages.
Virginia Shipwrecks
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Author : Alpheus J. Chewning
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2022-10-17
Virginia Shipwrecks written by Alpheus J. Chewning and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-10-17 with History categories.
Virginia has more shipwrecks than any other state in the continental United States. With 112 miles of Atlantic coast, Virginia includes almost half of the Chesapeake Bay and many major tributaries: the Lynnhaven River, the Elizabeth River, the James River, the York River, and the Rappahannock River. Since the Jamestown settlement in 1607, hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of military and merchant vessels have sailed through "the Capes," an important economic lifeline linking the United States to the rest of the world. With 3,315 miles of tidal coastline and natural enemies such as water, fire, wind, age, and human fallibility, countless ships and lives have been lost. Virginia Shipwrecks vividly illustrates their story. Alpheus J. Chewning was born and raised in Virginia and has spent many years fishing and sailing on the Chesapeake Bay. In his 27-year career with the Virginia Beach Fire Department, he served several years assigned to the city's first fireboat. He was on the board of advisors of the Virginia Beach Maritime Historical Museum and now serves on the Princess Anne County/Virginia Beach Historical Society Board of Governors.
Shipwrecks On The Virginia Coast And The Men Of The United States Life Saving Service
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Author : Richard A. Pouliot
language : en
Publisher: Cornell Maritime Press/Tidewater Publishers
Release Date : 1986
Shipwrecks On The Virginia Coast And The Men Of The United States Life Saving Service written by Richard A. Pouliot and has been published by Cornell Maritime Press/Tidewater Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with Social Science categories.
The Atlantic coast of Virginia is scarcely a hundred miles long, yet from 1874 to 1915 more than 600 incidents occurred there in which the Life-Saving Service was involved. Nearly 7,000 lives were imperiled in the stranding of vessels. Of these, only 102 lives were lost; only 220 vessels were wrecked beyond hope.Richard A. Pouliot and his wife Julie have woven a tale of heroism, daring, and tragedy in recording these events. Ship names, statistics, and illustrations ... blend to create an exciting story and a valuable reference book. -- Robert H. Burgess, curator emeritus, The Mariners' Museum
Shipwrecks Of The Virginia Coast And Activities Of The U S Coast Guard 1915 1941
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Author : National Archives (U.S.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991
Shipwrecks Of The Virginia Coast And Activities Of The U S Coast Guard 1915 1941 written by National Archives (U.S.) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Lifesaving categories.
Shipwrecks Sea Raiders And Maritime Disasters Along The Delmarva Coast 1632 2004
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Author : Donald G. Shomette
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2007-12-17
Shipwrecks Sea Raiders And Maritime Disasters Along The Delmarva Coast 1632 2004 written by Donald G. Shomette and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-12-17 with History categories.
Featuring the accounts of twenty-five ill-starred vessels -- some notorious and some forgotten until now -- this anthology provides a fascinating history of a local maritime culture and charts how the catastrophic events along the Delmarva coast significantly affected U.S. merchant shipping as a whole.
The Norwegian Lady And The Wreck Of The Dictator
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Author : William O. Foss
language : en
Publisher: Donning Company Publishers
Release Date : 1977
The Norwegian Lady And The Wreck Of The Dictator written by William O. Foss and has been published by Donning Company Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1977 with Fiction categories.
The story of how one man's effort to honor those lost in the tragedy of the Norwegian Bark Dictator, led to the erection of the Norwegian Lady Statue that became the catalyst for the long-standing sister-city relationship between Virginia Beach and Moss, Norway.
Pirates On The Bay
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Author : Steven K. Smith
language : en
Publisher: Myboys3 Press
Release Date : 2021-08
Pirates On The Bay written by Steven K. Smith and has been published by Myboys3 Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08 with categories.
In the Golden Age of Piracy, none was more dreaded than Blackbeard. Sam, Derek, and Caitlin head for a week's vacation at Virginia Beach, where three hundred years ago, pirates sailed the waters off the Atlantic Coast. As the kids explore the beach, they find suspicious activity from the neighboring military base that points to the discovery of a historic shipwreck-maybe even lost pirate treasure! When they meet a mysterious stranger named One-Eyed Jack, they're captivated by the tale of Edward Teach, better known as the notorious pirate Blackbeard. Legend says he may have left valuable plunder buried in the nearby dunes before his final battle and violent death. Could the treasure still be out there, waiting to be discovered? When the clues lead them on a perilous trip across the Chesapeake Bay, danger lurks at every turn. Will they find a hidden bounty, or will competing treasure seekers, or even Blackbeard's ghost, send them to a watery grave at the bottom of the sea? Pirates on the Bay is the tenth book in The Virginia Mysteries series, but it can easily be read as a standalone. The story is the perfect complement to social studies units, field trips, and family vacations related to Virginia Beach, First Landing State Park, Cape Henry Lighthouse, Colonial America, and piracy of the early 1700s. If you enjoy mystery and adventure like the Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, Magic Tree House, or National Treasure, you'll love author Steven K. Smith's exciting middle-grade series. The stories are modern-day fictional mysteries with twists of real locations and events from history. These fast-paced books are popular with both boys and girls ages 7-12, appealing to even reluctant readers! The Virginia Mysteries Series Book 1 - Summer of the Woods Book 2 - Mystery on Church Hill Book 3 - Ghosts of Belle Isle Book 4 - Secret of the Staircase Book 5 - Midnight at the Mansion Book 6 - Shadows at Jamestown Book 7 - Spies at Mount Vernon Book 8 - Escape from Monticello Book 9 - Pictures at the Protest Book 10 - Pirates on the Bay Brother Wars Cabin Eleven The Big Apple The Missing The Recruit The Bridge
Shipwrecks Of The Chesapeake Bay In Virginia Waters
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Author : Gary Gentile
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014-02
Shipwrecks Of The Chesapeake Bay In Virginia Waters written by Gary Gentile and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02 with History categories.
GARY GENTILE'S POPULAR DIVE GUIDE SERIES Over 100 GPS and loran numbers included As suggested by the title and series name, this volume covers the most well-known wrecks sunk in the Virginia portion of the Chesapeake Bay. For each of the wrecks covered, a statistical sidebar provides basic information such as the dates of construction and loss, previous names (if any), tonnage and dimensions, builder and owner (at time of loss), port of registry, type of vessel and how propelled, cause of sinking, location (GPS and/or loran coordinates if known), and depth. In most cases, an historical photograph or illustration of the ship leads the text. Throughout the book is scattered a selection of additional photographs. Each volume is full of fascinating narratives of triumph and tragedy, of heroism and disgrace, of human nature at its best and its basest. These books are not about wood and steel, but about flesh and blood, for every shipwreck saga is a human story. Ships may founder, run aground, burn, collide with other vessels, or be torpedoed by a German U-boat. In every case, however, what is emphatically important is what happened to the people who became victims of casualty: how they survived, how they died. Also included are descriptions of the wrecks as they appear on the bottom. At the end of this volume is a bibliography of suggested reading, and a list of GPS and loran numbers of wrecks in and adjacent to the area covered. Wrecks covered in Shipwrecks of the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia Waters are: Annie, Brazil, Charon (Revolutionary War gunboat), Chilore, City of Annapolis, Cumberland and Congress (from the Civil War Battle of Hampton Roads), Diamond Shoals, Dorothy, Edward R. Baird, Jr., Florida (Confederate raider), Julia Luckenbach, Katahdin, Lorraine, Louisiana, Monmouth, Nellie Pentz, North Carolina, Pilot, Texas/San Marcos (battleship), Virginia (ex-Merrimack), West Point, William Donnelly, and Wm. D. Sannere. Also included is a special section about shipwrecks in Dutch Gap and Kiptopeke State Park.
Shipwrecks Of Virginia
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Author : Gary Gentile
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1992
Shipwrecks Of Virginia written by Gary Gentile and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Shipwrecks categories.
Shipwrecks Sea Raiders And Maritime Disasters Along The Delmarva Coast 1632 2004
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Author : Donald G. Shomette
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2007-12-17
Shipwrecks Sea Raiders And Maritime Disasters Along The Delmarva Coast 1632 2004 written by Donald G. Shomette and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-12-17 with History categories.
Featuring the accounts of twenty-five ill-starred vessels -- some notorious and some forgotten until now -- this anthology provides a fascinating history of a local maritime culture and charts how the catastrophic events along the Delmarva coast significantly affected U.S. merchant shipping as a whole.