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The maritime history of Martha’s Vineyard is vast and fascinating. Among the storied shipwrecks, the tale of the 1918 freighter Port Hunter, a shipwreck that caused a congressional inquiry when over $1,000,000 of her military cargo went missing, salvaged by Vineyard residents. The loss of the 6-masters Ruth E. Merrill and Mertie B. Crowley, two of the greatest sailing ships ever built, A dozen ships that met their demise on a dangerous rock reef off Cuttyhunk. The shipwrecks of Pasque and Nashon Islands. A Rumrunner who sank with her load of illegal booze aboard. The Trojan, a freighter that went to the bottom with a cargo of glass bottles. MANY MORE… As a seasoned wreck diver, I’ve come to know these shipwrecks intimately, unraveling the stories of their last voyages, their demise, and their salvage efforts. In this captivating book, I extend an invitation to explore the depths alongside me—to discover the shipwrecks that have been my underwater companions for nearly four decades. Join me as we uncover the secrets and stories hidden beneath the waves of Martha’s Vineyard. READ A SAMPLE 411 pages, paperback. THIS IS NOT AVAILABLE ON AMAZON! Dive into History: Explore the Depths of the Shipwrecks of Martha’s Vineyard & the Elizabeth Islands
