Developed by renowned marine archaeologist and accomplished author Don Shomette, and designed by award-winning cartographer Robert Pratt, Shipwrecks of the DelMarVa is a stunning cartographic piece based on years of research and expert visual design. It shows the locations of more than 2,400 shipwrecks, from the waters off the Delaware coast to the waters of the Chesapeake Bay, displayed atop magnificent bathymetric and coastal detail.
Shipwrecks of the DelMarVa are shipwrecks.
Each wreck site is symbolized to define the class, type, and name of the vessel, along with the dates of sinking. The locations of lifesaving stations, lighthouses and lightships, as well as navigational beacons are precisely marked. Bathymetric and coastal features are clearly marked, accompanied by several inset maps, legends, and drawings that highlight unique historical events, such as the sinking of the USS Cumberland, German U-boat offensives, and the Mallows Bay Ghost Fleet, the largest assemblage of wooden ships in the Western Hemisphere. The wrecks featured on this map range from mid-16th-century galleons to 20th-century warships, including those lost in military conflicts, adverse weather conditions, bloody mutinies, pirate raids, human error, treacherous shoals, and a myriad of other events.
Whether you're a naval buff, educator, amateur historian, sailor, or someone simply enamored with the captivating power of the sea, Shipwrecks of the Delmarva makes a perfect addition to your map collection and a wonderful gift.
