There is a wealth of information for both beginning and advanced wreck
divers packed into this comprehensive volume. Some of the topics
covered are types of ships and how they deteriorate; researching and
finding shipwrecks; methods of actually searching for a wreck;
specialized equipment and predive preparation; what to look for and
expect in a charter boat; diving the wreck with special emphasis on
hazards and navigation; clues to use for identifying a wreck; artifact
recovery, conservation and legal considerations; special techniques of
photographing wrecks.
Also includes a section on the contribution wreck diving makes to
our understanding of maritime history. Covered in the appendices are
lists of research sources in the United States and overseas. Written in
an engaging style with an ample use of the author's first hand
experiences.
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