Virginia Shipwrecks by Alpheus J Chewning
Virginia has more shipwrecks than any other state in the continental United States. With 112 miles of Atlantic coast, Virginia includes almost half of the Chesapeake Bay and many major tributaries: the Lynnhaven River, the Elizabeth River, the James River, the York River, and the Rappahannock River. Since the Jamestown settlement in 1607, hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of military and merchant vessels have sailed through "the Capes,'? an important economic lifeline linking the United States to the rest of the world. With 3,315 miles of tidal coastline and natural enemies such as water, fire, wind, age, and human fallibility, countless ships and lives have been lost. Virginia Shipwrecks vividly illustrates their story.
Chewning, Alpheus J.: - Alpheus J. Chewning, author, historian and lifelong resident of Virginia Beach, has amassed a tremendous collection of local postcards. Carefully selecting 200 of these images, he highlights the charm and character of the city from 1900 to 1963. Al serves on the Board of Directors at the Old Coast Guard Station Museum and is a member of the Virginia Beach/Princess Anne County Historical Society.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781467108096 |
| ISBN 10 | 146710809X |
| Title | Virginia Shipwrecks |
| Author | Alpheus J Chewning |
| Series | Images Of America |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Arcadia Publishing (SC) |
| Year published | 2022-10-17 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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