Pacific Graveyard

by James A. Gibbs

Man's age-old struggle with the sea comes historically alive in these true stories of shipwrecks off the Oregon and Washington coasts -- all near the mouth of the Columbia River. Dramatic photos of disaster and rescue at sea are placed with the stories they illustrate. Narrative appendix lists all wrecks; pictorial map gives locations. Fourth edition. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2. Highlighted by over 100 superb photos. Index. 304 pages. Companion to "Pacific Graveyard Shipwrecks Chart."

Genres: History, Nonfiction

302 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1950

About the author

Also publishes as Jim Gibbs.

Reviews

[Bon]

A fascinating topic rendered dull by the writing style. Sigh.

[Slava Maslennikov]

A captivating book!

[Maryjane Nordgren]

so detailed, which would be a good resource for many readers, but entangling for the general reader, but fascinating information about how dangerous sea faring truly has been, and can still be.

[Kathy]

This book told the stories of many ships which had either run aground on the Columbia River bar or gone down at sea just off the bar. It was a little tedious as quite a few of the stories were similar; basically they had gotten into trouble when pushed off course by winds or the navigator had erred in reading his charts. There were just enough tales with interesting twists to keep me reading to the end.

[Scott]

All about the Columbia River Entrance. Good collection of wreck info

[Joel]

good brief history of early navigation and conditions at the mouth of the Columbia

[Janet]

A bit jargon-heavy and dry at times, I was also riveted to the stories and eager to read each night.

[JB Beakers]

AWESOME. Well researched and fun to read. I've read it several times! I have a huge respect for the Columbia Bar thanks to several of Gibbs' books!