US-born marine scientist, researcher and deep-sea shipwreck hunter David Mearns OAM has found and filmed some of the world's most famous and controversial shipwrecks; notoriously difficult wrecks that others predicted would never be found or their mysteries solved. Over his 30-year career he has led the research and discovery of 24 major shipwrecks achieving an overall success rate of 89%, and his company Blue Water Recoveries has been awarded three Guinness World Records, including one for the deepest shipwreck ever found at 5,762 metres. David is a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and the Explorers Club.
The most satisfying aspect of the book, and what gives it its
compelling drive, is the author's commitment to each project,
embodied in the relationships he develops with the people who have
nurtured each ship's memory.
*Times Literary Supplement*
The underwater worlds of past and present collide in the depths of
the ocean in this gripping and suspenseful narrative by David
Mearns, a true expert on mysteries of the deep sea.
*Clive Cussler*
A fascinating read in which we are taken through the ups and downs
of a career that, while still very much flourishing, has already
made the man as much of a myth as the ships he has
discovered....The Shipwreck Hunter takes us deep into the workings
of modern exploration at its finest.
*Explorers Journal*
Engrossing...highly entertaining...required reading for any
maritime enthusiast.
*Kirkus Reviews*
For [Mearns], setting world records and recovering centuries-old
treasures is just another day at the office-or ocean, rather.
*National Geographic*
In 1915 Ernest Shackleton's ship SY Endurance sank into the icy
depths of the Weddell Sea, never to be seen again. Her loss marked
the start of what is arguably the greatest rescue in history and
the ship remains a potent symbol of courage and survival. David
Mearns has long wanted to pay tribute to Shackleton by finding his
ship. Given David's amazing track record and outstanding abilities,
I am quite sure that one day I will be able to see images of my
grandfather's Endurance, no longer lost.
*Alexandra Shackleton*
Fascinating
*Nautilus Telegraph*
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