Dennis Powers
Dennis Powers is an avid historian of nautical life. He is the author of “Treasure Ship” and “The Raging Sea.” He previously joined me in 2007 to talk about his book, “Sentinel of the Seas,” about lighthouses and particularly the St. George Reef Lighthouse located off the California coast. He spent five years meticulously researching this subject. Today he is back to tell us about more fascinating nautical tales with his new book, “Taking the Sea.” |
Taking the Sea: Perilous Waters, Sunken Ships, and the True Story of the Legendary Wrecker Captains
Synopsis: By the mid-19th century, an intrepid, reckless group
of men ruled the ocean. Known as wreckers, they earned their living by
rescuing and raising sunken ships, even in the face of monstrous waves and
fierce weather. To some, they were heroes, helping to rescue both passengers and
ships with courage and skill. To others they were ruthless pirates, who
exploited these shipwrecks purely for their treasure.
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