In deep water / Felix Perry.
In deep water / Felix Perry.
By
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Perry, Felix.
Publication Date
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2006
Publication Information
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St. John's, N.L. : Breakwater Books,
Physical Description
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155 p. : ill.
Subject Term
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Deep diving -- Newfoundland and Labrador -- History -- 19th century.
Salvage -- Newfoundland and Labrador -- History -- 19th century.
Salvage -- Atlantic Coast (Canada) -- History -- 19th century.
Shipwrecks.
Shipwrecks -- Newfoundland and Labrador -- History -- 19th century.
Treasure troves -- Newfoundland and Labrador -- History -- 19th century.
Deep diving -- Newfoundland and Labrador -- Biography.
Geographic Term
:
Newfoundland and Labrador -- Biography.
Summary
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David Dobbin experienced life both on and beneath the waves. At a time when most Newfoundlanders made a living as sailors and fishermen, Dobbin gambled everything and became a salvage diver. The gamble paid off. This courageous pioneer in the emerging field of underwater treasure hunting collected gold, silver, money, and jewellery from more than 50 shipwrecks over 14 exciting years. He even encountered a few ethereal bodies. Dobbin the Diver's skill and renown was heralded throughout the Atlantic Coast of Canada and landed him a place in the Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Language
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English
ISBN
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9781550812039
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