Shipwrecks & Salvage In South Africa 1505 To The Present – Malcolm Turner

Malcolm Turner’s “Shipwrecks & Salvage In South Africa 1505 To The Present” chronicles nearly a thousand maritime disasters along the treacherous South African coast, from the earliest recorded Portuguese wreck in 1505 to 1986. This extensively researched book delves into every aspect of these events, from the causes of wrecks and their valuable cargoes to treasure hunts, evolving salvage techniques, and underwater archaeology. Lavishly illustrated with rare photographs, maps, and drawings, it offers an authoritative yet engaging account for both experts and enthusiasts of naval history and discovery.