Saltwater Tales
The Strange and Tragic, Illustrated Volume II
- Publisher
- Creative Book Publishing
- Initial publish date
- Jul 2005
- Category
- General
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781894294874
- Publish Date
- Jul 2005
- List Price
- $17.95
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Description
Atlantic storms and litany of missing ships became more numerous than ever. Added to the ever-present natural hazards there were, in the 1930’s and 1940’s, new elements of risk for schooners – the rum smuggling trade, the threat of attack by enemy subs in World War Two and frequent collisions with large ocean liners steaming across the fishing grounds.
About the author
Since retiring from the teaching profession, Robert Parsons has devoted much of his time to sharing Newfoundland’s sea-faring history through both the written and the spoken word. He has been called one of the most popular and prolific writers on the subject of Atlantic Canada’s ships and disasters. He is the author is 14 non-fiction books, ranging from Lost at Sea to Born Down By the Water. His work has appeared in numerous newspapers and magazines. He lives in Grand Bank, Newfoundland.
Other titles by
Collision at Dawn
and Other Thrilling Stories of the Sea
Sandy and Ruff
Salt Water Tales
Wind and Wave
Sea Tales From Around Our Coast
Between Sea and Sky
Strange and Unique Stories of the Sea from the Shipping Files of Robert C. Parsons
Lost at Sea
A Compilation
Raging Winds...Roaring Sea
Committed to the Deep
Survive the Savage Sea
