This is a story about the lust for gold and treasure;" Fine writes. In the 1600s and 1700s; Spain dominated the oceans with its fleet of galleons. Coming to the New World; these ships filled their holds with gold and silver and treasures beyond imagining. The seaway between Spain and the New World was dubbed The Golden Highway. On their journeys back across the seas; many were wrecked on reefs or destroyed by hurricanes. The watery depths now hold their treasures. Today; treasure divers seek their fortunes by attempting--sometimes successfully; sometimes fatally--to retrieve these hordes of riches. In Treasures of the Spanish Main; readers relive each voyage of long ago as well as witness the modern wreck diver's efforts to extract their secrets.Included are: The 1622 fleet * The Concepcion * The Maravillas * The Shipwreck off Jupiter Beach * The San Jose * the 1715 Fleet * and the 1733 FleetThe voyages of centuries ago come alive with Fine's excellent historical detail. Readers will experience the wild storms and the results of unfortunate choices made by long-ago sailors. The eccentric treasure hunters of today; along with those of the past; create a mosaic of suspense and drama on the high seas. A must for everyone interested in pirates; treasure; sailing; history; or just plain fun.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great Cold War Story about Spys and SubsBy J. WalkerThis book is a very interesting account of Project Azorian. The author seems to have done a great job putting together facts and interviews from people who were actually involved with the project. Even if you feel that this project was a waste of taxpayer dollars; consider the engineering that went into this project. I'm not an engineer myself; but I am amazed at what these folks accomplished.The Glomar Explorer was an incredible ship built by incredible engineers who accomplished a monumental task (even if they did lose some of the sub). If you are a military history buff; this book is for you. The movie of the same name is good as well and Netflix had this movie on Instant Play at the time of this review.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. The rest of the story...almostBy J. Scott ShipmanPolmar and White have given us a definitive and comprehensive account of Project Jennifer; and the US effort to recover sunken Soviet era K-129 Golf class submarine. This account is heavy on the details of the mission; and the people who made the mission possible. Parts of "Jennifer" are classified; but Polmar and White have woven together many sources to bring a first-rate accounting.If you read and enjoyed Blind Man's Bluff or Spy Sub; you will probably enjoy this very readable and well-researched story of US engineers; scientists; and business people working together to do the impossible.Highly recommend!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Another view of K-129 and Project AzorianBy Douglas J RizzoFascinating reading. Polmar and White give excellent writing. Great detail and terrific accounting of the project. I believe that they may be a little misleading on the actual recovery and even more so on the reason K-129 sank; but none the less great detail. A good companion book to Red Star Rogue; by Sewell. Highly recommended.
