Marine Salvage
A Guide for Boaters and DiversBy George H. Reid
176 pp. 58 line drawings. 1996. Paperback. $23.50ISBN 0 924486 99 6
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For some, the word "salvage" conjures visions of priceless treasure recovered from the wreckage of long-lost Spanish galleons; for others it implies rescue tugs plowing through mountainous waves in search of a stricken vessel. In reality, patching and refloating a sunken skiff or towing in a disabled yacht are acts of salvage every bit as important as refloating a stranded supertanker. This informative guide describes the many types of salvage operations, both rare and common, that now constitute a very busy industry.
“fascinating…a straightforward, unpretentious and well-written volume…” —Coastal Cruising
“a well-illustrated, user-friendly guide…” —The ENSIGN
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