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Argyll Shipwrecks (Oban and Mull Area)

The ancient county of Argyll has for centuries played a central role in the history of Scotland, but scattered around the hundreds of miles of rugged coastline of this region is another aspect of its fascinating past. Argyll Ship wrecks relates in varying degrees of detail, the stories of nearly four hundred shipwrecks and describes the location and condition of many of the wrecks today.While written primarily for the sub aqua diver, the book will also be of interest to sea anglers, steamer enthusiasts, shipping historians and anyone interested in the history of the former county of Argyll. The many stories of courage and rescue by lifeboatmen, coastgaurds and the local inhabitants provide a vivid insight into seafaring life in the region over the last two hundred years.The authors are both experienced sub aqua divers and have visited every wreck site detailed in the book, to ensure accuracy of locationand description. Their years of research have produced a unique catalogue of shipping history for the area and its tragic but intriguing legacy of shipwrecks.

From: Hinchcliffe

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