Great Lakes Shipwreck & General Maritime Interest Books

Shipwrecks of the Straits of Mackinac – By Charles E Feltner & Jeri Baron Feltner. Shipwrecks of the Straits of Mackinac gives remarkably detailed accounts of the wrecks in the area drawn from primary archival sources. The authors have also included many fascinating side stories and bits of local history to tie the wreck incidents together and to show their place in the larger arena of Great Lakes commerce and history. Exceptional dive information is included along with many underwater photos and site maps. BRS16 $19.95

The Wheelsman - Ric Mixter's enthralling new book tells the stories of four wheelsmen who sailed their vessels through some of the worst storms on the Great Lakes. With the majority of his information obtained directly from the men themselves, this book gives a great understanding and feeling what it must have been like to be in the teeth of the storm.196 pages. BRS52 SOFT COVER $20.00

Deck Hand - In this book, author Nelson "Mickey" Haydamacker recounts his life as a deck hand on Great Lakes freighters in the early 1960's. You will follow Mickey as he spends endless endless hours on board, encounter monster ice jams, near drownings, boisterous saloons, and endless daily drudgery of soogying. Includes photos taken by Mickey during his years on board. 120 pages.
BFS18. SOFT COVER $18.95 

Memories Of Mackinaw - This wonderful book was compiled by ,local historians Judy Ranville and Nancy Campbell, and chronicles the history of the greater Mackinaw City area. It includes hundreds of wonderful old photographs chronicling the lumber camps, railroads, car ferries and so much more. features a great section on McGulpin Point lighthouse and keeper Davenport's family.304 pages. BRS49 SOFT COVER $10.00 (an incredible value.)  

Mighty Mac - Every phase of construction of the Mackinac Bridge was photographed. The pictures in this book, selected from 3,000 black-and-white photos, document important stages of the monumental undertaking. Captions detail the procedures used during construction. The result is a volume which captures the struggles and the hardships, as well as the determination and the pride of the men who labored to build Mighty Mac. BRH01 HARD COVER $19.95

Requiem For The Toledo Express - Author, Raymond Ramsay M. Sc. was a member of the original design team at Great Lakes Engineering Works during the design and construction of the Edmund Fitzgerald - the largest and fastest ore carrier ever built on the Great Lakes. The author, together with a group of volunteers retired ship captains and maritime experts have uncovered secrets and unveiled evidence to prove why the ore carrier sank to the bottom of Lake Superior on November 10, 1975. BRS42 $17.99

The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald - The mystery of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald has haunted the public for almost 35years. What really happened to the ship & her 29 man crew during that terrible storm on November 10, 1975? Great Lakes maritime historian Frederick Stonehouse provides a straightforward appraisal of all the evidence & theories to assist readers in reaching their own conclusions. Soft cover with 278 pages. BRS48 $17.95

Mackinaw Loves Its Bridge Mackinaw area author Mary Lou Peters provides real personality to the impact the construction of the mighty Mackinac Bridge had on the area. The book features fascinating interviews with people who lived in the area while the bridge was under construction, those who came here to build the bridge and stayed, and those who were here during construction and returned. Each is signed by the author. 52 pages. Soft cover. BRS28. $7.00

Lighthouse Passport - The United States Lighthouse Society sponsors a Passport Program. A passport with a blue vinyl cover, similar in appearance to an official United States passport, is available through the Society and lighthouse retailers across the U.S. When you visit a participating lighthouse, you can get your passport stamped. MIP35 $11.95