Maritime Books & DVDs
Browse our collection of historical shipwrecks and maritime books and DVD’s.
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This is a true story of the U.S. Coast Guard's most daring sea rescue. In the winter of 1952, New England was battered by the most brutal nor'easter in years. While this storm raged on, two oil tankers, the Pendleton and the Fort Mercer, found themselves in the same horrifying predicament. Built with inferior steel, these tankers were not prepared for such ferocious seas. The tankers split in two, leaving dozens of men on board at the Atlantic's mercy. This valiant attempt to rescue these men, were met with one obstacle after another. Not all eighty-four men survived this horrifying ordeal, but is a miracle that anyone survived to tell their tale. -
Ellie's Pursuit of the Mighty Fitz is a children's hardcover book for ages 8 to 12 years old. Ellie is a curious and imaginative 5th grader who loves learning about history. After hearing the song, "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald", she and her Grandmother are inspired to take a trip to the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum to see the bell of the Mighty Fitz. On her adventure she meets some unique characters that share their memories from that fateful night. Hardcover, 97 pages. -
The United States Life Saving Service was established on Lake Superior in 1876. Their mission was to save ship's crew in peril near shore. The authors Canfield and Allan tell of dramatic rescues and look into the secluded, lonely and monotonous of a life saving crew member at Vermilion Point. 96 pages, soft cover. -
In 1914, the crew of a Lake Michigan lighthouse tender ship, The Hyacinth, rescued a Newfoundland-retriever mix puppy from the water and named him Sport. In this hardcover, award-winning children's book, Sport recounts the documented escapades of the dog who became a recognizable mascot of the lake. Sport's adventures teach readers about life on America's inland seas and share the story of how lighthouse tender ships helped keep the Great Lakes safe. Dimensions of the book are: 11 1/4" x 9 1/2" x 1/2" -
Fred Stonehouse's stories of the Haunted Lakes have a basis in fact because those who have told the tales, actually believed them. These stories range from ghosts on ships to, underwater spirits and ships that "talk" to their captains. Through Fred's historical research, these stories are a part of the maritime tradition of the Great Lakes. -
Some of the most famous Lake Superior shipwrecks are featured, sixteen in total, on this 60 minute DVD. Hosted by Ric Mixter, producer of “Final Run” and “Safe Ashore”. -
Out of the Blue Productions takes an in-depth look at the history of the Great Storm of 1913. In all of the Great Lakes, 12 ships were lost with all hands, while at least 58 others were stranded and damaged. This DVD includes underwater of footage of wrecks including the Regina, Price and Wexford. -
Know Your Ships is a field guide to Boats and Boat watching on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway, everything you need to know about the ships that pass our shores. Soft cover, 200 pages. -
Haunted Lake Superior is dedicated to the ghostly tales and legends of the largest of the Great Lakes. It features dozens of previously unpublished stories of supernatural, unnatural or unexplained phenomena. History, mystery and personal accounts combine for a riveting collection of haunted lighthouses, ghost ships and UFOs, that will keep readers captivated. 181 pages. -
SUNKEN is a book for the young and young at heart. In this soft cover book, enter a world of underwater history and mystery to see what lies beneath Lake Superior through the eyes of a child. Everyone will enjoy the discovery of some of the most incredible true stories of the SUNKEN Shipwrecks of Lake Superior. -
In Deadly Voyage-The S.S. Daniel J. Morrell Tragedy, Mr. Kantar takes his reader through a tale that is, in turns, harrowing, tragic, frustrating, uplifting, suspenseful and ultimately, historically important. This book would be a great addition to any Great Lakes maritime book collection. Soft cover with 108 pages. -
There have been countless gales since man first ventured onto the Great Lakes and these are the worst! Learn of Lake Superior’s most tragic storms in the early 1900’s, DVD extras include, interactive wreck sites, bonus history of whale back freighters and Dennis Hale’s survival story from the Daniel J. Morrell. -
Lake Superior's Shipwreck Coast book is a survey of maritime accidents from Whitefish Point to Grand Marais, Michigan. Mr. Stonehouse takes us on a fascinating look at the many shipwreck, life-savers and lighthouses along the shoreline known as, "The Graveyard of the Shipwreck Coast". Soft cover with 275 pages. -
Canadian author, Elle Andra-Warner, tells of the most famous Great Lakes shipwreck and masterfully weaves in the lore and history of the men who sail these unsalted seas. Soft cover, 120 pages. -
Dennis Hale has been a survivor his entire life, from the moment of his birth to his reckless days as a teenager hitch-hiking across the country. But nothing could prepare him for his tragic ordeal on the steamship Daniel J. Morrell. The Morrell was ripped in two by gale-force winds, the entire crew was tossed into frigid waters. Dennis and three others made it to a life raft…only to face 30 foot waves and freezing overnight temperatures. The sole survivor persevered, clad only in a life jacket, pea coat and his underwear. This is his story… -
Frank Mays tells the story of the terrifying night the Carl D. Bradley sank on Lake Michigan. Only two men of a crew of 35 would survive the sinking of the Carl D. Bradley. In addition to Frank’s story, this book contains firsthand accounts from Captain Harold Muth and the crew from the USCGC Sundew. This is Frank's story… -
Maritime historian and author, Fred Stonehouse, writes of the baffling mystery related to the sinking of the World War One French Naval minesweepers Inkermann and Cerisoles. A total of 78 French sailors and two Great Lakes pilots met their end when the vessels went down somewhere in Lake Superior during a southerly gale. -
The Mystery of the Edmund Fitzgerald has many bonus feature additions accompanying the video, including 50 high resolution images of the Fitzgerald, the bell recovery and Whitefish Point Interactive. Duration: 15 minutes. -
Andrew Kantar uses photos and text to tell the true and tragic story of the disappearance of the Edmund Fitzgerald in 1975. This quick read is perfect for the young reader, yet interesting for the adult as well. 50 pages -
Ghosts of the Shipwreck Coast is richly illustrated with the virtuoso skill of world-class maritime artists. This soft cover book elaborates on the art and science behind the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society's ground-breaking, Michigan Department of Transportation sponsored, underwater documentation of five of Lake Superior's most historic shipwreck sites: Vienna, John M. Osborn, Samuel Mather, John B. Cowle and Comet.
