ISBN 0752426982 Tempus Publishing Limited

Retail recommended price £19.99

"Around the coast of the Isle of Man many thousands of ships have met their fate over the last two millennia. Because of the Island's central location in the Irish Sea, it has seen many ships founder and its shores are littered with the remains of vessel's, both large and small, some visible at low tide and some deep underwater.

This is the story of just a few of these thousands of vessels, how they came to founder and the heroic and tragic tales of bravery involved in their final hours. Useful in telling part of the history of this proud Island, this is also an invaluable guide to the maritime historian and sports diver."

Due for publication in February 2004 this new paperback book focuses on the shipwreck sites on and around the coast of the Isle of Man. There are 57 wrecks featured in open, 25 around the coast and a further 15 on the shore. Each entry has:

• wreck position in GPS

• star rating for condition of wreck, diver appeal and angling potential

• full technical specification of the vessel

• detailed circumstances of loss

• photograph(s) where available

• full wreck site survey

• dive information (where applicable)

• angling information (where applicable)

Available from book stores in the Isle of Man, but can also be purchased from stores on the internet. See Best Book Price.co.uk for availability and price.