First published 2009
James Delgado has spent his career diving to the ocean floor in search of history's most celebrated sunken vessels. The archaeologist recounts his adventures exploring shipwrecks that capture the public imagination. He describes the technical challenges of deep-sea archaeology and the colorful personalities he encounters during expeditions. Delgado takes readers beneath the waves to examine the Titanic's remains and survey the warships still resting at Pearl Harbor. He also investigates the naval vessels sunk during nuclear testing at Bikini Atoll. Each dive brings unexpected discoveries and close calls that test his skills as both scientist and storyteller. The book reveals how underwater archaeology uncovers forgotten chapters of maritime history while preserving these submerged time capsules for future generations.
Genres: history, adventure, archaeology, non-fiction
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: adventure, exploration
Setting: Bikini Atoll, Pearl Harbor, Titanic
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
252 pages · Kindle Edition · Douglas & McIntyre