The wonders of salvage by David Masters
"The Wonders of Salvage" by David Masters is a non-fiction account detailing the art and challenges of maritime salvage, written in the early 20th century. The narrative discusses the complex processes and trials faced by salvage experts as they work to recover sunken vessels and their valuable cargoes, drawing on both historical examples and the author's own observations. The opening of the book sets the scene with a vivid depiction of a
seasoned ship captain navigating through a turbulent storm. As he skillfully guides his vessel, the text delves into the melancholic reality of shipwrecks, emphasizing the annual economic losses they incur and the aftermath of human negligence against nature's might. Masters discusses the essential role of salvage workers, the complexity of their challenges, their relentless spirit, and the unpredictable influence of weather on salvage operations. The text hints at thrilling stories of treasure recovery, detailing the remarkable perseverance and ingenuity required to extract remnants of lost fortunes from the depths of the ocean. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Masters, David, 1883-1965 |
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| Title | The wonders of salvage |
| Original Publication | London: John Lane the Bodley Head Limited, 1924. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | VK: Naval science: Navigation, Merchant marine |
| Subject | Salvage |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75618 |
| Release Date | Mar 15, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1116 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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