Tag: maritime history
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A Dune Adrift by Marq De Villiers and Sheila Hirtle
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for A Dune Adrift: The island is literally moving as we speak. Quick synopsis: The history of Sable Island off the coast of Canada. Yes, it is more interesting than it sounds! Fun Fact Non-History People Will Like: Sable Island is home to at least 350 shipwrecks. It’s also home to 500…
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Deadliest Sea by Kalee Thompson
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Deadliest Sea: This is why I hate fishing. Quick Synopsis: The story of the sinking of the Alaska Ranger and subsequent rescue by the Coast Guard in 2008. Fun Fact Non-History People Will Like: People have been revived from drowning an hour after they were thought dead. This may be dubious.…