Maritime Books & DVDs
Browse our collection of historical shipwrecks and maritime books and DVD’s.
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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 -
Messages in bottles were last ditch efforts calling for rescue or desperate goodbyes to loved ones. History has recorded thousands of bottles, but are they all real? Ric Mixter investigates and adds new information to famous and unknown messages on the ocean and the Great Lakes. Ric Mixter is an award-winning historian and lecturer, who has created over 100 video productions, two books and numerous magazine articles on shipwreck and lighthouses. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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”. -
This is one of our most popular books in our gift shop. Great Lakes Shipwrecks & Survivals is a spellbinding book that tells the stories of the most spectacular shipwrecks and incredible survivals in the history of the Great Lakes. Chilling watercolor illustrations, photographs, maps and news clippings accentuate William Ratigan's compelling and dramatic storytelling. An entire section is dedicated to the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Soft cover with 377 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. -
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. -
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… -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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… -
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" -
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. -
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. -
Captain Dudley J. Paquette was an officer for 30 years with the Inland Steel Company. He served as mate and captain on the Great Lakes ships. By having already sailed into some treacherous seas, this weather-savvy captain was uniquely positioned to observe and report on the magnitude of the storm that sank the Fitzgerald.
