Great Shipwrecks of the Pacific Coast
by Robert C. Belyk
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Fascinating, never-before-documented stories of the worst shipwrecks on the Pacific Coast during the golden age of coastal transportation, 1854 to 1929 In this intriguing chronicle, author Robert Belyk closely examines ten significant maritime disasters that occurred during one of the most turbulent eras in the history of travel. Discover the real-life drama endured by those caught in the terrifying midst of disaster at sea and the real causes behind the tragedies. Vividly re-created and show more painstakingly researched, the shipwrecks accounted for here include: * 1854: the Yankee Blade runs aground off Point Arguello, California.Twenty-eight passengers lose their lives. * 1875: The old side-wheeler Pacific rams another passenger ship off the coast of Cape Flattery, Washington. Two hundred and seventy-seven people perish when her rotting hull gives way. * 1906: The Valencia strikes a reef off the Washington coastline. Before dozens of dazed onlookers on the shore, the ship goes down, taking 117 passengers and crew with her. show lessTags
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Robert C. Belyk is a writer specializing in history and folklore. He is the author of three books, Belyk lives in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Common Knowledge
- Original publication date
- 2001
- People/Characters
- Henry F. Jelly; Oscar M. Johnson; Henry Randall
- Important events
- Wreck of the Yankee Blade; Wreck of the Brother Jonathan; Wreck of the Pacific; Wreck of the Rio de Janeiro; Wreck of the Clallam; Wreck of the Valencia (show all 9); Wreck of the Francis H. Legett; Wreck of the Princess Sophia; Wreck of the San Juan
- Dedication
- For Eryn
- First words
- Preface
Writers have traditionally looked at Pacific Coast shipwrecks as isolated events.
Classifications
- Genres
- Nonfiction, History, Travel, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 910.9164 — History & geography Geography & travel modified standard subdivisions of Geography and travel History, geographic treatment, biography - Discovery. exploration Geography of and travel in areas, regions, places in general Air And Water Pacific Ocean
- LCC
- G525 .B44 — Geography, Anthropology and Recreation Geography (General) Adventures, shipwrecks, buried treasure, etc.
- BISAC
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- 30
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- Rating
- (2.50)
- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper
- ISBNs
- 1
