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Why do ships sink? What really happens when they go down? Join Dr Profundo on a voyage across the world’s waters to uncover the astonishing true stories behind real-life shipwrecks.Â
With more than 50 fascinating case studies uncovering the mysteries surrounding shipwrecks beneath the waves, The Shipwreck Atlas offers a captivating journey through maritime history and discovery. Written by Jo Arnold, a trusted voice in children’s books, this immersive guide provides an expert yet accessible look at what lies hidden on the seabed.
For example, readers will learn about:
- The Mary Rose, a shipwreck which left historians scratching their heads for centuries.
- The SS Gairsoppa which sank in just twenty minutes.
- The HMS Erebus and HMS Terror which were trapped in ice before sinking in Arctic Waters in 1848.
- SS Sultana’s deadly explosion on the Mississippi River.
- . . . and many more extraordinary stories from across the world’s waters.
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