Publisher's Synopsis
Derelicts is a historical account of ships that were lost at sea during general commercial traffic, as well as a brief history of blockade runners that were stranded along the North Carolina coast between 1861 and 1865. Written by James Sprunt and first published in 1920, the book provides detailed descriptions of the ships, their crews, and the circumstances that led to their demise. Sprunt also includes information on the salvage efforts and the impact of these shipwrecks on the local economy. The section on blockade runners sheds light on the role of these ships in the Civil War and the challenges they faced in navigating the treacherous waters of the North Carolina coast. Overall, Derelicts is a fascinating account of maritime history and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American South and the Civil War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
