Florida's Shipwrecks

Florida's Shipwrecks
Author: Michael Barnette
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2008
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780738554136

The Sunshine State has a rich maritime history spanning more than five centuries. Tragically, part of that history includes thousands of ships that have met their fates in Florida waters. Potentially more than 5,000 shipwrecks reside off Florida's 1,200 miles of coastline, with hundreds more lost in the state's interior rivers. In and of itself, the Florida Keys archipelago, consisting of approximately 1,700 islands stretching 200 miles, is littered with the remains of close to 1,000 shipwrecks. In fact, many features of the Florida Keys were named after various shipwreck events, such as Fowey Rocks, which earned its name after the 1748 wrecking of the British warship HMS Fowey, and Alligator Reef, where the schooner USS Alligator met her demise in 1822. Florida's Shipwrecks utilizes captivating images to illustrate dramatic stories of danger and peril at sea, introducing readers to a fascinating cross-section of Florida's shipwreck history.

Facials Can Be Fatal

Facials Can Be Fatal
Author: Nancy J. Cohen
Publisher: Orange Grove Press
Total Pages: 301
Release: 2021-09-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 195288604X

Salon sleuth Marla Vail determines to peel back the truth when a wealthy socialite has a fatal facial at her day spa in this stylish cozy mystery. During the frenzy of the December holidays, the last thing salon owner Marla Vail needs is a dead body slathered in a green facial mask at her new day spa. The victim, Valerie Weston, had been a major donor for Friends of Old Florida, a nonprofit historic building preservation society. Marla’s stylists are scheduled to work backstage at their upcoming gala fashion show, but Val’s demise might put a crimp in their plans. Hoping to salvage her reputation, Marla determines to track down the killer. Although Val had been well liked by most people, she may have stumbled onto secrets that others would kill to keep. Soon Marla is unraveling clues involving historic buildings, family journals, pirates, and shipwrecks off the Florida coast. She’d better prepare for a body count that has nothing to do with hot stone massages and everything to do with murder. Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal Winner Royal Palm Literary Awards Finalist “Take a twisty mystery, add a cast of amiable characters, a dash of family drama, and a pinch of South Florida during the holiday season—they all add up to the recipe for a delightful cozy!” —Lucy Burdette, bestselling author of the Key West Food Critic Mysteries

Shipwrecks of Florida

Shipwrecks of Florida
Author: Steven D Singer
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 401
Release: 2015-10-17
Genre: History
ISBN: 1561648965

Over 2,100 shipwrecks from the 16th century to the present; the most comprehensive listing now available. Wrecks are arranged primarily by geographical section of the state. Within sections, wrecks are arranged chronologically. Extensive and heavily illustrated appendices offer a wealth of information on topics of interest to divers and researchers alike. A companion volume, More Shipwrecks of Florida, is now available from Pineapple Press.

Snorkeling the Florida Keys

Snorkeling the Florida Keys
Author: Brad Bertelli
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780813044521

Focuses on 14 segments of the Florida Reef, featuring historically significant wrecks, lighthouses, state parks, etc. Provides GPS coordinates and practical travel hints.

The Spanish Treasure Fleets

The Spanish Treasure Fleets
Author: Timothy R. Walton
Publisher: Pineapple Press Inc
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2002-04
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781561642618

The Hillsborough River, which runs through the big population area of Tampa, is a popular site for leisure activities. Kevin McCarthy, author of more than 20 books about Florida, guides the reader and boater from the source of the Hillsborough River in the Green Swamp west of Tampa, through Hillsborough River State Park, then through the city of Tampa, to its mouth at the Gulf of Mexico. Both a history and a guidebook, "Hillsborough River Guidebook" features information on the wildlife and culture along the river as well as travel tips, with recommendations of places to eat and stay. Includes photographs and maps. The other books available in the series are "Suwannee River Guidebook" and "St. Johns River Guidebook."

Treasure of the Atocha

Treasure of the Atocha
Author: R. Duncan Mathewson
Publisher: Dutton Adult
Total Pages: 200
Release: 1986
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN:

The story of the search and discovery of the treasure wreck--Nuestra Senora de Atocha.

Parrotfish and Sunken Ships

Parrotfish and Sunken Ships
Author: Jim Arnosky
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2007-08-28
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0688171230

Presents the features of a coral reef, eight types of coral, and more than seventy-five fish.