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Wonders in the Deep: Extraordinary Shipwreck Discoveries from Spanish Gold to Shackleton's Bible

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A shipwreck is a time capsule. When a maritime archaeologist picks up an item from the seabed, it is a direct connection with history. The last time the object was touched was sometimes centuries before; now, it’s starting a new life.
 
The millions of vessels that lie under the sea tell the human history of the world. Mensun Bound is the renowned marine archaeologist who was the Director of Exploration on the team that discovered Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance. With journalist Mark Frary, here Bound uses the many treasures he has discovered, from Nazi eagles to cannonballs, to write a maritime history of the world from 3000 BCE. Interwoven throughout with beautiful photographs, Wonders in the Deep is a riveting story of human ambition, defeat and ingenuity.

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MENSUN BOUND is a world-famous underwater archaeologist and bestselling author of The Ship Beneath The Ice. He has directed some of the biggest shipwreck surveys, including the 6th century BC Giglio shipwreck, the oldest ever discovered at the time, and the raising of the Hoi An hoard.

MARK FRARY has published 12 books previously and has written for publications including The Times and the Sunday Times. He writes about a wide range of subjects including science, technology, travel and business.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A mesmerising dive into maritime history

D. · 25 October 2024

For anyone fascinated by shipwrecks, war relics, and rich tales of cultural heritage hidden beneath the sea, this book is a must-read. Bound’s skill as an underwater archaeologist shines through, bringing life to hauntingly beautiful shipwrecks and the tragic stories attached to them. His vivid storytelling immerses readers in his discoveries, from historical artifacts to insights into human ingenuity, acts of courage and resilience. His knowledge and passion for maritime history is infectious. This book is a deep-sea treasure in itself!

4.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating collection of underwater finds!

J. · 29 October 2024

Written as a series of short pieces on underwater wrecks and finds from across the centuries, this book provides a fascinating glimpse into a world of high risk and potential reward for those who dive and of real risk from bounty hunters and others uninterested in the history revealed. And apparently only 1% or so of wrecks have been discovered. The “short piece” style of the writing makes it easy to pick up and put down and there are some great stories here from a long career in underwater archeology. As well as a very stark reminder at the end of what we have done to our beautiful oceans. Recommended!

5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating record

D.B. · 1 October 2024

This is a well-written account of seabed wreckage over centuries, in chapters that can be dipped into on an ad hoc basis. It is written by someone who is an expert in the subject and without hyperbole and sensationalism. Great!

5.0 out of 5 stars superb - a fascinating, beautiful book

m. · 4 October 2024

Mensun Bound is a leading marine archaeologist, who amongst other things, found the wreck of Shackleton's Endurance in the antarctic. In this beautiful book Bound tells the story of the discovery of sunken ships from ancient Egypt to the present day. Each story is beautifully illustrated with colour photographs on the high quality paper that is used throughout the book.The writing made for an entertaining as well as informative narrative. There must be something extraordinary about the process of locating a wreck and then being the first person to see something no one else has seen for years, centuries and even millennia. The author brings that to life here as well as filling in the context of the wrecks and their history.Simply superb

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