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ADMIRAL SHOVELL'S TREASURE AND SHIPWRECK IN THE ISLES OF SCILLY

by Peter McBride; Richard Larn

Published by Peter McBride & Richard Larn. 1st. 1999

Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper. A lively account of storm and disaster, diving for treasure, maritime history, skullduggery and litigation, all set in the romantic Isles of Scilly. Red boards, gilt title to spine. 202 pages, including index. B/w photos.

Spine slightly bumped. Contents fine. Dustwrapper is just a little creased at edges.

ISBN: 0952397137
Stock no. 1329717

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Contents

  • 1. Voyage Homeward
  • 2. Shipwreck
  • 3. Nation in Mourning
  • 4. The Aftermath
  • 5. Quest for Longitude
  • 6. Herbert's Expedition - Legends
  • 7. Search and Discovery
  • 8. Salvage or Archaeology
  • 9. Tearing Ledge Shipwreck
  • 10. Admiral Shovell's Family
  • 11. Admiral Shovell's Career
  • 12. The Seige of Toulon
  • 13. The 'Great Storm' of 1703 and Other Historic Events
  • Appendices:
  • I. Crew lists of man o'war Association
  • II. Crew lists of man o'war Eagle
  • III. Crew lists of man o'war Romney
  • IV. Crew lists of man o'war Firebrand
  • Bibliography and Source Notes
  • Acknowledgements
  • General Index

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