Lost subs : from the Hunley to the Kursk, the greatest submarines ever lost - and found / by Spencer Dunmore ; introduction by Robert D. Ballard
Oxford : Perseus, 2002. First Edition. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 176 pages; Physical desc. : 176 p. : ill. (some col.), ports. (some col.) ; 24 x 26 cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. Subject: Submarines (Ships) --Submarine disasters --History / Military --Maritime history --Ships and shipping --Military vehicles. Summary: Through gripping text and powerful images, this chronicle traces the evolution of the submarine and the history of under-the-seas warfare. Harrowing tales of a submerged death and eerie images of ghost ships are haunting, yet the daring stories of the vessels and their inhabitants invoke a nostalgic courage, allowing the reader to reflect on a sunken, dark fate that is rarely mentioned. State-of-the-art underwater photographs, accompanied by archival images and cutaway diagrams, answer many questions about why each submarine sank and make this the definitive illustrated history. Item #155480
ISBN: 190398548X
Price: €23.95