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A vivid retelling of a classic naval shipwreck and its archaeological discovery
The USS Saginaw was a Civil War gunboat that served in Pacific and Asian waters between 1860 and 1870. During this decade, the crew witnessed the trade disruptions of the Opium Wars, the Taiping Rebellion, the transportation of Confederate sailors to Central America, the French intervention in Mexico, and the growing presence of American naval forces in Hawaii.
In 1870, the ship sank at one of the world’s most remote coral reefs; her crew was rescued sixty-eight days later after a dramatic open-boat voyage. More than 130 years later, Hans Van Tilburg led the team that discovered and recorded the Saginaw’s remains near the Kure Atoll reef.
Van Tilburg’s narrative provides fresh insights and a vivid retelling of a classic naval shipwreck. He provides a fascinating perspective on the watershed events in history that reshaped the Pacific during these years. And the tale of archaeological search and discovery reveals that adventure is still to be found on the high seas.
Editions of A Civil War Gunboat in Pacific Waters
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780813035161
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780813080178
- EBook
- ISBN 9780813072883
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A vivid retelling of a classic naval shipwreck and its archaeological discovery
The USS Saginaw was a Civil War gunboat that served in Pacific and Asian waters between 1860 and 1870. During this decade, the crew witnessed the trade disruptions of the Opium Wars, the Taiping Rebellion, the transportation of Confederate sailors to Central America, the French intervention in Mexico, and the growing presence of American naval forces in Hawaii.
In 1870, the ship sank at one of the world’s most remote coral reefs; her crew was rescued sixty-eight days later after a dramatic open-boat voyage. More than 130 years later, Hans Van Tilburg led the team that discovered and recorded the Saginaw’s remains near the Kure Atoll reef.
Van Tilburg’s narrative provides fresh insights and a vivid retelling of a classic naval shipwreck. He provides a fascinating perspective on the watershed events in history that reshaped the Pacific during these years. And the tale of archaeological search and discovery reveals that adventure is still to be found on the high seas.
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What is A Civil War Gunboat in Pacific Waters about?
A vivid retelling of a classic naval shipwreck and its archaeological discovery
The USS Saginaw was a Civil War gunboat that served in Pacific and Asian waters between 1860 and 1870. During this decade, the crew witnessed the trade disruptions of the Opium Wars, the Taiping Rebellion, the transportation of Confederate sailors to Central America, the French intervention in Mexico, and the growing presence of American naval forces in Hawaii.
In 1870, the ship sank at one of the world’s most remote coral reefs; her crew was rescued sixty-eight days later after a dramatic open-boat voyage. More than 130 years later, Hans Van Tilburg led the team that discovered and recorded the Saginaw’s remains near the Kure Atoll reef.
Van Tilburg’s narrative provides fresh insights and a vivid retelling of a classic naval shipwreck. He provides a fascinating perspective on the watershed events in history that reshaped the Pacific during these years. And the tale of archaeological search and discovery reveals that adventure is still to be found on the high seas.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in A Civil War Gunboat in Pacific Waters?
Society and Social Sciences > Warfare and defence > Military forces and sectors > Naval forces and warfare
Where can I read a sample of A Civil War Gunboat in Pacific Waters?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780813035161
How long is A Civil War Gunboat in Pacific Waters and how many pages does it have?
A Civil War Gunboat in Pacific Waters has 378 page(s)
Is A Civil War Gunboat in Pacific Waters part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series New Perspectives on Maritime History and Nautical Archaeology
Who is/are the Author/s of the book A Civil War Gunboat in Pacific Waters?
Hans Konrad Van Tilburg
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A Civil War Gunboat in Pacific Waters is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780813035161) and paperback(ISBN 9780813080178) and ebook(ISBN 9780813072883)
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