Shipwrecks from the Egyptian Red Sea: Amazon.co.uk: Ned Middleton: Books

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"The Egyptian sector of the Red Sea" provides scuba divers with their finest opportunity to explore the most outstanding collection of shipwrecks found anywhere in the world. No other country is able to boast such a fine assortment in a relatively confined area and in constant conditions of warm clear water. The wreck of the Thistlegorm has consistently remained the world's most visited dive site for the past ten years. This well researched and heavily illustrated work contains details of seventeen wrecks, ten of which have never been described or illustrated before in any book. A final chapter includes miscellaneous shipwrecks, providing a solid research base for any one wishing to know more of the story behind these epic sites. Each ship is described in detail and illustrated in its final glory, a narrative of each ship's last journey is provided as well as diving details - personally researched by the author - giving underwater descriptions of each vessel - from one end of the ship to the other. Finally, the artist's stunning impression of each shipwreck in its entirety concludes each individual ship's chapter.

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Underwater Publication of the year for 2007!

Finally published in October 2006 after 9 years of painstaking research, the shipwrecks detailed in this work rate amongst the greatest in the world. They includes vessels from the 19th Century such as the "Carnatic" lost in 1869, right up to those which foundered in the late 20th Century - such as the "Million Hope" in 1996. They also include the legendary "Thistlegorm" which has become the world's most visited underwater location.

There are nineteen major featured shipwrecks - including two which are only recently discovered. Each of these is exposed in minute detail in terms of the ship's history, dimensions, machinery and cargo with the inclusion of whatever historic photographs are available. Then we have an account of that all-important final voyage which provides the reason why each vessel is found where she is today - underwater. Finally, I have included a personal description of each wreck - from stem to stern, as part of my own overall survey of each craft. None of these wrecks were deliberately sunk as diving attractions, so each one has its own very unique story to tell.

I have then added much shorter accounts of another eighteen vessels which were too small to be classified as ships - tugboats, barges etc. Whilst not significant ships in their own right, each of these is still able to provide an enjoyable dive. Finally, I have included the briefest possible details of approx. 250 additional ships names which relate to vessels that are either not yet discovered, far too deep, lost elsewhere in the Red Sea or, in some cases, never even existed...

Several important factors set this book apart from other works; Firstly, accuracy of information. Each subject shipwreck has been studied and scrutinised in minute detail to provide the reader with the best possible assessment. Secondly, Rico Oldfield - a marine artist of the highest possible calibre, has illustrated each of the major shipwrecks. So that he could produce artwork of the utmost standard, each of the main shipwrecks was photographed from end to end in order to produce an accurate montage from which he was able work. The result has now moved shipwreck guides for scuba divers onto a new and higher plane.

Altogether, the work contains some 62,000 words, 23 individual works of art, 34 historic photographs, 125 original colour photographs plus 3 charts.

With plenty of new information about some of the world's most popular wrecks and many myths destroyed, this book has already proved to be an excellent read for diver and non-diver alike. Do enjoy.

My very best wishes.

Ned Middleton

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35 of 36 people found the following review helpful

The definitive work 13 Sep 2007

By Jonny Patterson

Format:Hardcover

I have dived Egypt's wrecks every year for the passed 12 years sometimes twice a year. I take photos and I read up all I can find to learn all there is to learn. Some of what I have read has been rubbish because the facts in the maritime museum are different from what is written in some magazines and books. Ned Middleton doesn't make mistakes like that because he checks his facts before writing anything at all. I didn't want to spend as much as �35 on a book when I thought I knew all there was to know about these wrecks but I was wrong because I hadn't even heard of the first wreck and I thought the Zingara was the Kormorant. I learnt something about every wreck I thought I knew and then some. The bit at the back with all those ships names is great reading. Gave me an idea for taking are club out looking for something new. I still didn't pay for it though, I got it as a birthday present. Best book I ever got.

Diver magazine described this book as the definitive work on the subject. I didn't know what that meant so I looked it up. It means authoritative, ultimate, perfect, best, classic, state of the art. This book is all those things and the artwork is something Bob Ballard would have been proud of.

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38 of 40 people found the following review helpful

Phenomenal 31 Oct 2006

By A Reader

This book is amazing! Packed with hundreds of beautiful photos and paintings, in-depth discussions of each shipwreck and definatly more than worth the money you pay for it.

The text is full of insight about shipwrecks we, as divers, visit whilst perusing our passion, it really is opening my eyes and making me pay even more attention to the things I am seeing underwater.

Fantastic.

34 of 36 people found the following review helpful

Complete 31 Oct 2006

By Paddy Jones

Far better than any other guide book I have ever seen and it's a good read as well.

Superb book

I bought this for a liveaboard dive trip to the Red Sea's northern wrecks and reefs in 2011. I had done the same trip in 2010 and thought I would go a little better informed this... Read more

Published 3 months ago by Mr. S. Nicholls

Shipwrecks from the Egyptian Red Sea

Arrived promptly in great condition. This book reflects the meticulous research obviously done by Ned Middleton with his stunning photos I found this book inspiring.

Published 5 months ago by denny

Dont rely on other reviews

Sorry but for the price this was an expensive book that was actually very boring and disapointing. Don't waste your money its just not worth it!

Published 15 months ago by Jane Adams

Great book on red sea wrecks

This book provides you with a great insight on shipwrecks in the red sea. I just returned from north/wrecks safari and all the wrecks we dived at were described extensively in this... Read more

Published 18 months ago by Leonard

An expert in his own field.

There is not much more to be written about the book which has not aready been said.
All I can do is concur with all those who find the book everything they needed for doing... Read more

Published 20 months ago by Tony the Diver

This is one of the "GREAT" books.

Couldnt afford the original hardback verzion of this book at �35. This is much better and a real bargain at �15. The artwork is amazing with each wreck painted like a photo. Read more

Published 23 months ago by Mervyn Techie Wreckie

Keep your hands on this book - all the diveboat will want to read it

This is a superb book which provides fantastic information surrounding the major wrecks of the Red Sea. Read more

Published on 9 Nov 2008 by KW

The Definitive Guide to The Ship Wrecks of The Egyptian Red Sea

Ned Middleton has surpassed himself with this book, I have no doubt that this book will become the red sea dive guides bible and the most authoritive source on some of the best... Read more

Published on 24 Mar 2008 by sean kelly

Ultimate Reference Book for Red Sea Wrecks

Whether you are planning a trip to the Red Sea or you like to sit in your couch and dream about past dive trips, this book - with its extensive research and coverage - will take... Read more

Published on 27 Nov 2007 by Constantinos Petrinos

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