Shipwrecked!, Martin W. Sandler
Shipwrecked!, Martin W. Sandler
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Shipwrecked!
Diving for Hidden Time Capsules on the Ocean Floor

Author: Martin W. Sandler

Narrator: Jonathan Todd Ross

Unabridged: 3 hr 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 10/31/2023


Synopsis

Vast, mysterious, and endlessly rich in human history, the ocean floor is hometo millions of shipwrecks … each with its own fascinating story to tell.

From the dramatic discovery of the world’s first analog computer to the incredible secrets uncovered in a sailor’s good luck charm, underwater excavation has revealed historical truths dating back to the beginning of modern civilization. As the exciting field of marine archaeology continues to grow, so do the astonishing discoveries from the ocean floor—with every sunken ship shedding light
on moments in time that only the sea remembers.

From National Book Award Winner Martin W. Sandler, Shipwrecked! is a riveting deep dive into some of the world’s most incredible shipwrecks and what they reveal about human history. It is also the story of the birth of one of the most exciting fields in science—marine archaeology—and the key figures, excavations, and techniques that have contributed to its major scientific achievements.

About Martin W. Sandler

Martin W. Sandler has written more than seventy books for children and adults and has written and produced seven television series. He has twice been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize and has won multiple Emmy Awards. He lives in Massachusetts.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Joseph on April 22, 2024

I thought that this audiobook was pretty good, but it seemed like the specific wrecks that the author spoke about were not linked in any way. It seemed like the book came to a fairly abrupt end; I'm sure that there must be hundreds of interesting wrecks that he could have discussed. I hope this isn'......more

Goodreads review by Susan on September 27, 2024

If you're interested in marine archaeology, then SHIPWRECKED! is the book for you. Although it's geared toward middle-grade readers, it's perfect for adults as well since it doesn't dumb anything down or even simplify its prose for kids. In fact, the writing gets fairly dense at points, which may be......more

Goodreads review by Sharon on November 01, 2023

Shipwrecked! Diving for Hidden Time Capsules on the Ocean Floor by Martin W. Sandler is scheduled for release tomorrow, October 31 2023. Most of the world’s ocean floor remains to be discovered. In fact, it’s estimated to be home to over 3 million sunken vessels and countless treasures of the past.......more

Goodreads review by Becky on February 05, 2024

A look at the history and development of marine archaeology through the lens of key shipwreck discoveries and research into them. Sandler shares what discoveries at some of these sites have taught us about past cultures, technological development, and history. I like how Sandler presents these not as......more

Goodreads review by Wren on October 20, 2024

Oh, I love archeology, so I was already eager to enjoy this book. And it delivers! Sandler is an accomplished author, which is apparent in how this book conveys a lot of information in a seemless manner. He describes the significance of eight shipwrecks and includes a chapter at the end that lists n......more