Shipwrecked and Rescued: The City of Bangor - Larry Jorgensen

Descriere Shipwrecked and Rescued: The City of Bangor - Larry Jorgensen

\nWinner of U.P. Notable Books Award (2022)\n \nMore than 6,000 shipwrecks have been recorded on the Great Lakes, but only one offers a true-life adventure like the 1926 rescue of the City of Bangor off the Keweenaw Peninsula in upper Michigan. A fierce November storm tossed the ship with a crew of 23 and 240 new Chrysler automobiles onto a Lake Superior reef. For the first time, Shipwrecked and Rescued tells the near-tragic story of lost and desperate shipmates floundering for two days in the deep snow and near-zero temperatures. Jorgensen's detailed research and collection of 100 rare historical photos chronicles what happened, introduces the key players, and finally reveals the fate of those collectors' prizes in the century since.\n \nShipwrecked and Rescued is a thoroughly researched book about the most famous Keweenaw Peninsula shipwreck. The author clearly describes the timeline of incredible events, noting the vast number of people involved in successful rescue and salvage--a story that continues to this day through authentic artifacts, historic preservation, and family descendants of those who were there. -- Sean Ley, Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society\n \nThis book is well-written and illustrated. It is almost beyond belief, but wonderful photos serve to corroborate the story. -- Robert Joynt, Classic Car Club of America\n \nJorgensen provides a thorough look at a unique and fascinating Great Lakes shipwreck story. -- Eric Marsen, Curatorial Specialist, Michigan Maritime Museum\n \nIt is refreshing that a non-native of the U.P. took such an intense interest in this wreck that he made the time to research his topic thoroughly, work with the Keweenaw County Historical Society, search out the background details and utilize a great number of photos so readers can see as well as read the story. All in all, it's a quick and informative read. -- Deborah K. Frontiera, U.P. Book Review\n \nIf you like tales of courage and survival in the worst conditions that Lake Superior can dish out, you'll really enjoy Larry Jorgensen's Shipwrecked and Rescued: The City of Bangor. Be sure to pick up a copy from the many bookstores and gift shops on the Keweenaw Peninsula. -- Victor R. Volkman, Marquette Monthly\n \nFrom Modern History Press\n

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Modern History Press

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9781615998555

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