underwater archaeology

Tells the story of the discovery in 1991 of a World War II German U-boat, sunk sixty miles off the coast of New Jersey, by deep sea divers John Chatterton and Richie Kohler, and their six year obsession with identifying the submarine which sank with its crew onboard.

Clive Cussler and Craig Dirgo chronicle the experiences they have had while searching for lost ships of historic significance with the National Underwater and Marine Agency.

Examines events surrounding the mysterious sinking of the Confederate submarine, the "H.L. Hunley," and discusses the vessel's 1995 recovery from the waters off the coast of South Carolina.

Discusses the history of underwater archaeology, following the evolution in methods and looking at some of the treasures that have been recovered from beneath the sea.

Tells the stories behind the discoveries of famous shipwrecks from around the world, introducing some of the people who have made the salvage of shipwrecks their life's work, describing ancient and modern underwater exploration techniques, and looking at many of the valuable artifacts that have been pulled from the deep.

Illustrations and easy-to-follow text teach children about the ironclad warship Monitor, discussing how the ship made history and changed the way wars are fought at sea.

Describes the discovery of the Civil War submarine, "H. L. Hunley," explaining how scientists found it, raised it, and learned about what was inside.

An introduction to nautical archeology, focusing on social, cultural, and political history as exposed by shipwrecks from ancient times to the present.

Introduces the discipline of underwater archaeology and the techniques used to find and study submerged ships.

Explores the field of marine archaeology, describing how scientists locate, explore, excavate, and preserve ancient shipwrecks, the dangers involved, and the historical and cultural significance of such finds.