Shipwreck
Below the surface, in the mysterious inky depths of the sea, lie tales of treasure and tragedy. Not all of the stories are disasters, but all contain an air of mystery and adventure. Shipwreck tells the story of some of the world’s most famous sunken ships and their underwater discoveries.
Surfing the wave of history, each section opens with a poetic retelling of that crafts’ story. Illuminated by images that evoke environmental turmoil through the use of mixed media, they swirl with sea life and colour. Revealed to us is the power of the seas and oceans, and the history they hold.
Following on each section is an in-depth with facts and historical information about the discovery and present life of each vessel. A wonderful balance is stuck between the myth and folklore with facts and science. The illustration responds and becomes museum like, with a dioramic charm to them. This book threads skilfully between the non-fiction and biography supported by research and fact. The images flow from dramatic to realistic and we can fully appreciate the skeletons of seafarers.
From the Oriskany to Endeavour, the Titanic to the Mary Rose this is an exciting book of ocean exploration. Shipwreck is for those kids enchanted by the sea, or for those who are just curious about the great frontier of the ocean and the wrecks that lie below.
