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Paradise Cay Publications offers a complete line of nautical Books for navigation and mariner training. We are an authorized print agent for NOAA charts and NGA print-on-demand nautical charts. We're a certified seller of Canadian Hydrographic charts. Our charts and many of our books are printed in-house. Using modern print techniques, we produce high-quality products at a fair price with generous margins for our dealers. Wholesale inquiries welcome.

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INT465
"I know you'll want to read more after you finish   Sailing a Serious Ocean . And be warned, you'll very likely want to sail with John, perhaps across an ocean."   -- DALLAS MURPHY, AUTHOR OF   ROUNDING THE HORN After sailing 300,000 miles and weathering dozens of storms in all the world's oceans, John Kretschmer has plenty of stories and advice to share. John's offshore training passages sell out a year in advance and his entertaining presentations are popular at boat shows and yacht clubs all over the English speaking world. John's talent for storytelling enchants his audience as it soaks up the lessons he learned during his...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: John Kretschmer
ISBN: 9780071704403
$2800
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ACB142
This wonderful collection of Des Pawson's personal ropecraft recipes combines an extended and now full-color collection of projects from Des's popular  Des Pawson's Knot Craft , together with 20 new and brilliant mat designs. Readers can learn how to make 60 different ropework projects, including mats, bellropes, key fobs, fenders, and doorstops. Along with fascinating tidbits of nautical history as background to many projects, Des gives step-by-step instructions on how to put these knots together to form finished projects, and advice on the size and lengths of the materials required--just as you would expect from a recipe book....
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.3 x 0.6 x 8.3
Author: Des Pawson
ISBN: 9781472922786
$2700
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IHP_CP1
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
$3500
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CMP303
Recreational boating presents more than its fair share of legal hazards. An unsuspecting buyer may discover too late that the yacht is encumbered by secret maritime liens incurred by a previous owner. A marine insurer may deny coverage for a total loss based on a seemingly innocent misrepresentation in the insurance application.  A boat owner may mistakenly believe that a rescue from a grounding is covered by a prepaid towage plan, when in fact the rescuer will be making a very expensive claim for marine salvage. These and other dilemmas unique to maritime law appear repeatedly in the court decisions relating to recreational boating....
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Eric Lenck
ISBN: 9780764356810
$2499
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IHP_ECT25
PLEASE NOTE: Going forward we will accept a maximum of 10% of any given edition in returns for ALL dated publications. Therefore if you purchase X10 of a dated title, we will credit you a maximum of 1 NOAA tide predictions are used by both commercial and recreational  mariners for safe navigation. Printed tide tables provide users with  tide and tidal current predictions in an easy-to-read format for particular locations. In 2020, NOAA announced that it will eliminate paper publications of  the annual Tide Tables and Tidal Current Tables beginning in 2021. In  order to provide a similar printed resource for those who prefer a...
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
ISBN: 9781951116989
$2495
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STR050
A comprehensive book explaining the use of the 2102D star finder, and the many applications it offers in planning navigation. Its numerous examples and diagrams make it a most definitive treatment. In addition to a description of the star finder and its basic use, the book covers: brightness and color of stars, planet identification, choosing optimum star-moon-planet combinations, choosing time between sun lines and running fixes, and emergency steering. This book is an indispensable companion to the star finder itself.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
Author: David Burch
ISBN: 9780914025634
$1995
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SIM134
Completely revised and updated to address changes in technology and safety standards, this new edition is the definitive guide to the art and science of sailing. Since the publication of the first edition in 1983, The Annapolis Book of Seamanship has set the standard by which other books on sailing are measured. Used throughout America as a textbook in sailing schools and Power Squadrons, it thoroughly and clearly covers the fundamental and advanced skills of modern sailing. Rousmaniere emphasizes the standard skills and proven methods that eliminate error and confusion, ensure security in emergencies, and allow every sailor more time for...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Author: John Rousmaniere
ISBN: 9781451650198
$5500
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PAR016
First Aid at Sea provides an easy-to-access instant guide to emergency first aid for all seafarers:Colour coded thumb index of emergencies for quick reference Concise descriptions of medical conditions with prioritized list of treatments Ring binding and waterproof pages to withstand use at sea Color illustrations throughout . "Everything a seagoing First Aid book should be: easy to use, well illustrated and free from unnecessary jargon" -Yachts and Yachting "A worthwhile investment for anyone going to sea" -Flying Fish "A 'quick-fix' guide which could be invaluable in an emergency" -Yachting World
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 9.8 x 3.1
Author: Douglas Justins, Colin Berry
ISBN: 9780939837595
$1495
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IHP_STABLE
Recently developed method to back-up celestial navigation computers. Uses DR position, is shortest and simplest to learn table and method, works for all latitudes and altitudes and is a practical star identifier.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 5.5
Author: Mike Pepperday
ISBN: 9780939837090
$995
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FHPCON02
Whitewater Classics features top whitewater destinations from the jungles of Mexico to the tundra of Alaska. The continent's most notable rivers and most influential paddlers are chronicled in this instant classic of river literature.Part guide book, part history book, and part story book, Whitewater Classics is a must for any whitewater enthusiast.
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 8.9 x 7
Author: Tyler Williams
ISBN: 9780966491937
$2695
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IHP_CP3
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
$3500
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DBP005
Marine Diesel Basics1  shows  everything sailors need to know  to maintain their diesel system, protect from winter  and recommission for trouble-free running. • 350+ simple, clear drawings • 212 pages • 64 maintenance tasks • 66 lay-up tasks • 53 recommissioning  • complete system - fuel, lubrication, cooling, breathing,  electrical, drive train (shaft, stern gland, propeller etc.) • lists (and shows) all  tools and supplies to get each task done • covers sailboats, motorboats and canal boats • indirect and direct cooled diesel engines • saildrives - maintenance, lay-up, recommission • Tables of...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
Author: Dennison Berwick
ISBN: 9780981123356
$1799
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INT332
A salty collection of over 250 words, phrases and sayings that have become common in English usage. Arranged alphabetically and each entry is accompanied by a full explanation of origins and use. For lovers of English and the sea.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 7 x 7
Author: Olivia A. Isil
ISBN: 9780070328778
$2400
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FRM013
Waterproof map ideal for scuba divers, snorkelers, sailors and tourists. Includes paved roads, dirt roads, overnight/day anchorage, points of interest, lodging/places to stop, water depth contours (meters), soundings, GPS coordinates, sailing routes, scuba sites, snorkel sites, dive shops. Includes a list of the marine life around the islands, inset map of the wreck RMS Rhone, list of dive operators, charter boats.
Product Type : Map
Book Type: Map
Dimensions (IN): 4.5 x 9
ISBN: 9781931494168
$899
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PAR010
This revised and expanded edition of this popular CN book now introduces simple tabular sight reductions first, followed by calculator methods for those wishing to take full advantage of their flexibility. Of course it retains the same unprecedented clear and accurate explanation of CN mysteries, such as the role of the assumed position , and how positions and celestial LOPs can be plotted with no assumptions. The section on stars has been expanded, and star and planet identification and viewing have been added. It explains nine special sights, such as Polaris sights, meridian sights, and even sights without a sextant. Lunar distance...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 10.8 x 8.5
Author: Leonard Gray
ISBN: 9780939837335
$1995
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WWG_WGC3RD
The Waterway Guide Gulf Coast edition is the indispensable cruising companion for boaters exploring the Gulf Coast from Sanibel Island, FL, west through Lake Pontchartrain and New Orleans, then continuing on to South Padre Island on the Texas/Mexico border. This edition features all the same material you expect from our other guidebooks including navigation advice, NOAA chartlets, anchorage locations, marina listings, dockage advice and Goin’ Ashore maps, along with the comprehensive Skipper’s Handbook. Flexible spiral binding and heavy laminated covers ensure durability and easy use in the cockpit and at the helm.
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 11 x 8.5 x 0.25"
Author: Waterway Guide
ISBN: 9798986652542
$4999
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EVE066
Compact Chart Book for Washington Waters, comprised of 94 pages in a saddle stitch binding. Includes 43 pages of large scale charts of harbors and bays, aids to navigation, U.S. and Canadian Customs information, Facilities index, Index of Islands, Bays, Harbors, Passages, Towns, and special sites and parks. Plus bar advisory for Columbia and Quillayute Rivers, and Williapa Bay and Grays Harbor. Covers all of Puget Sound, the San island Islands, the Strait of Juan De Fuca, and the west coast of Washington State to Columbia River.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 15 x 10
ISBN: 9781934707593
$4999
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PDV014

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Product Type : DVD
IHP_CP9
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
$3500
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FMC007
Printed on a waterproof, tear-resistant plastic Folds to 3" x 4", Unfolds to 3' x 2' FEATURES: 30 Foot Underwater Depth Contours for Easy Structure Identification Fishing Locations Rocky Reefs Identified Longitude and Latitude Grids Onshore Facilities Identified including Boat Ramps, Piers, Jetties and Shore Fishing Access Areas DETAILED AREAS: Bahia de Los Angeles, Scale 1:43,480 Las Islas Encantadas, Scale 1:232,500 Bahia San Francisquito Puerto Refugio Guaymas, Scale 1:55,555 MADE IN THE U.S.A.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Field Identification Guide
Dimensions (IN): 9 x 4.2 Folded
ISBN: 761428071231
$1495
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IHP_GCB
The complete chart book includes all of the chart content previously available from Gerry Charts covering the region of Baja and The Sea of Cortez.  The charts in this book have been scaled down proportionately to fit the page and are intended as a useful reference. Not recommended for navigation or as a replacement for current nautical charts. NCLUDES: 5 Plotting Charts, 7 Pacific Coast of Baja Charts, 13 GPS Accurate Navigation Charts of the Sea of Cortez, Three current NGA charts, plus Other Helpful Information • Northern Baja Plotting Sheet • Middle Baja Plotting Sheet • Lower Baja Plotting Sheet • Northern Gulf Plotting...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 13 x 19
Author: Gerry Cunningham
ISBN: 9781951116088
$3995
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WFP074
State Flags and Facts is a unique, pocket-sized folding guide to state-specific information on all 50 states. The guide highlights state plants, animals and fossils, state motto and nicknames, state capital and date of entering the union. Laminated for durability, this handy guide is a great source of portable information and is extremely easy to use as a reference.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 X 3.69
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781583551943
$795
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PAR154
Laser-cut steel, stone tumbled and finished with Squatch Metalworks proprietary distressed metal patina treatment. Clear coated with durable automotive clear-coat. Backed with a Rare Earth magnet. DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IN THE USA.
Location: A2
Product Type : Magnet
Dimensions (IN): 3.2 x 4.2
ISBN: 760999953601
$995
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CMP001
Completely updated to reflect current information and procedures. Safety practices for lifeboat operations, survival procedures, rescue and evacuation details, firefighting, and first aid. Sample multiple-choice questions.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 4.5 x 7
Author: John Keever
ISBN: 9780870335594
$1200
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PDV012
NOTICE: MAY NOT PLAY CORRECTLY ON SOME OLDER DVD PLAYERS. IT WILL PLAY FINE ON COMPUTERS From the stormy seas of Cape Horn to the wilds of the Sahara Desert, few modern sailors have seen more adventures nor inspired more dreams than Larry Pardey. Sailing more than 200,000 miles and circumnavigating both east-about and west-about in engine-free boats he built himself, co-authoring 12 books and creating 5 videos, Larry has been called “the Enabler” and “the man who launched 50,000 dreams.” The Real Deal is an intimate profile created by Mike Anderson, video producer and boatbuilder and a longtime friend. The crux of the tale is...
Product Type : DVD
Author: Mike Anderson
ISBN: 9781929214297
$2295
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ACB153
The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)--the revolutionary maritime equivalent of 911--provides a fast and efficient way of calling for assistance at sea, whatever the size of craft or its location. Denise Bréhaut explains the system and clearly outlines the procedures required to get help quickly, as well as covering the syllabi of the General Operator's Certificate (GOC), the Long Range Certificate (LRC), and the Restricted Operator's Certificate (ROC). Concise descriptions of channel usage, call signals, types of transmission modes, and all the various equipment involved-both aboard and throughout the entire...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Denise Bréhaut
ISBN: 9781472945686
$3000
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INT057
There is little about designing, making, repairing or improving sails that this book doesn't cover. More than a comprehensive apprenticeship, it is also a wonderfully illustrated examination of the world's rig and sail types.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 7.75 x 95
Author: Emiliano Marino, illustrated by Christine Erikson
ISBN: 9780071376426
$3400
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PDV011
What does it actually cost to cruise? How do you keep from blowing the budget you set? Join Lin and Larry Pardey as they share the financial lessons they have learned during 45 years of voyaging and from countless interviews with cruising sailors from dozens of different countries and walks of life. . Lin discusses ways to keep maintenance costs in control, the importance of an unstoppable cruising boat and how your ground tackle and dinghy can save you money. Lin also reveals the tempting choice that can double your cruising costs. Larry will show you simple tricks to double the life of your sails. Also included are provisioning tips and...
Product Type : DVD
Author: Lin & Larry Pardey
ISBN: 9781929214242
$1995
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EPP022
Sailing along California's often forbidding coast was a risky venture before 1854, the year the state's first lighthouse was established. Eventually more than forty lighthouse stations were built to guide mariners along 1,200 miles of coastline from San Diego to the Redwood Coast, and through bays and inland waters.   Sharlene and Ted Nelson tell absorbing stories about each of these lighthouse stations, about the feats of their builders, and about the heroics of the men and women who tended the lights and fog signals. This new edition also contains:   - Information about lighthouses open to the public and offering tours....
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Sharlene Nelson, Ted Nelson
ISBN: 9781684922093
$2495
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INT264
Hervey Garrett Smith was the foremost marine illustrator of the 1950s and 1960s, and his wonderful drawings of traditional ropework quickly propelled  The Marlinspike Sailor  to cult classic status when it was published in 1956. With the addition of a section on modern, synthetic rope in the 1970s, its popularity has continued undiminished to this day. It teaches a few basic knots--the bowline, sheet bend, and rolling hitch, among others--and splices in three-strand and braided rope. But its real business is decorative rope and canvaswork--the traditional arts of the sailor--and here it has no equal. For a rope mat, a rope ladder, a sea...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
Author: Hervey Garrett Smith
ISBN: 9780070592186
$2200
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PDV006
The Pardeys have been called the "enablers". Their books and videos have encourage sailors of all ages to stop dreaming and start doing. Now they take you well out to sea and demonstrate methods to help you bring your boat and crew safely through storms with your gear and dreams intact.  Join them near South Africa's windswept Cape of Storms to watch a live demonstration of setting and retrieving a para-anchor, then sail on board Taleisin during Lin and Larry's voyages across the Atlantic, through the windswept waters off Cape Horn as they round contrary to the wind and use the storm management methods they share here. You will see their...
Product Type : DVD
Author: Lin & Larry Pardey
ISBN: 9781929214105
$2995
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PDV008
Before you dream of crossing oceans, join Lin and Larry on board Taleisin in Fremantle Australia as they demonstrate gear storage for offshore voyaging, dinghy choices, life-raft storage, storm trysails and other valuable hints to help you prepare.  Then voyage along with them on a classic tradewind passage across the Indian Ocean toward Africa, with stops at Cocos (Keeling) atoll, the quiet island of Rodriques and the remote. French colony of Reunion. Weather planning, landfall considertions, windvanes, sail choices, crew comfort are only a few of the subjects covered. Shot in Fremantle, at sea and in Capetown, South Africa, this DVD...
Product Type : DVD
Author: Lin & Larry Pardey
ISBN: 1929214227
$2995
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WIL061
As romantic sounding as sailing to Tahiti did centuries ago, using the sun, moon, planets, and stars to guide one's boat on the seas is enjoying a comeback. For those who do not wish to be caught short when modern technology fails on board, knowing how to chart a path with the aid of a sextant is an essential navigating skill. . In Celestial Navigation, veteran yachtsman, Tom Cunliffe, reveals how any boat owner can master this seafaring technique, without complex mathematics, using his simplified approach. Readers begin with a sound foundation of basic concepts and definitions, before moving on to the hardware-the sextant and how to use...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6.75 x 9.5
Author: Tom Cunliffe
ISBN: 9780470666333
$1995
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SWP057
A Cruising Guide to the Windward Islands, 2nd ed. is the completely updated version of Steve Pavlidis comprehensive Windward Islands guide that covers the stretch of islands from Martinique to Trinidad and Tobago known as the Windward Islands. Now in full-color with many new charts and full-color aerial photos of principal harbors. It contains 370 pages of text with 112 full-color sketch charts including GPS accurate data that is based on surveys personally conducted by the author. In addition it contains detailed piloting instructions, GPS waypoints, aerial photos, approaches and routes, anchorages, services, dive sites, history, basic...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Author: Stephen J. Pavlidis
ISBN: 9781892399373
$6995
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IHP_ELB
Printed in-house spiral bound 11x17
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 11 x 17
$3595
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LYB029
A handy guidebook that includes eighty ornamental and useful knots with easy-to-follow; with step-by-step illustrations.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 7.5 x 10.25
Author: Geoffrey Budworth
ISBN: 9781558217911
$2195
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RAN338
Ships have been part of military campaigns since the Ancient world, and this expertly illustrated and detailed Spotter's Guide offers a look at the 40 most iconic and recognizable ships throughout history. From the Viking longship through to the powerful modern aircraft carriers, and from the ironclads of the American Civil War to the awesome fighting ships of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Each ship is beautifully illustrated and is accompanied by a brief history. A perfect gift, this book is a must-have for any naval enthusiast and historian.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 7.5 x 0.4 x 5.1
Author: Angus Konstam
ISBN: 9781472808691
$1200
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INT271
Tips and techniques for building both traditional wooden sailing ships as well as modern steel ships without a kit, including procedures for building without published plans.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 7.5 x 95
Author: Edwin B. Leaf
ISBN: 9780070368170
$2500
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MPS231
This pocket-sized guide will equip sailors with the knowledge to read and predict the weather. Weather determines when we sail, where we sail to and whether we arrive safely. This essential pocket-sized guide equips the reader with all the necessary tools to predict and deal with local and distant weather conditions, whether on a day trip or a longer cruise, along the coast or further offshore. Each topic is broken down into digestible chapters, explaining the origins and effects of the full spectrum of weather conditions, including: - using and evaluating weather forecasts - depressions, fronts, isobars and other coastal effects...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 4 x 6
Author: Frank Singleton
ISBN: 9781472965066
$1600
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RAN496
A thrilling new adventure of danger and deep-sea diving, historic mystery and suspense, by the author of the  New York Times  bestseller  Shadow Divers   Finding and identifying a pirate ship is the hardest thing to do under the sea. But two men—John Chatterton and John Mattera—are willing to risk everything to find the  Golden Fleece,  the ship of the infamous pirate Joseph Bannister. At large during the Golden Age of Piracy in the seventeenth century, Bannister should have been immortalized in the lore of the sea—his exploits more notorious than Blackbeard’s, more daring than Kidd’s. But his story, and his ship, have been lost...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6.4 x 1 x 9.6
Author: ROBERT KURSON
ISBN: 9780812973693
$2000
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