Wrecked on the Reef: Maritime Archaeology of American Whaleships in the Pacific Ocean(Maritime Currents: History and Archaeology)

Wrecked on the Reef explores the history of American deep-water whaling ships in the Pacific Ocean during the 'Golden Age' of whaling (1815–1860). The narrative brings readers into the heart of preparing for voyages and daily routines, from outfitting of the vessels, meals, recreation, and healthcare, to details of the hunt, the processing of the whale parts, and the duties and status of the sailors on board. Numerous photographs of archaeological finds from submerged shipwrecks complement the history of the industrial nature of the workplaces.

About the Author :
Jason T. Raupp is assistant professor of maritime history and archaeology at East Carolina University. He is coeditor of Citizen Science in Maritime Archaeology: The Power of Public Engagement.

Review :
"This work is clearly based on high quality research, usefully summarizing the nature of the Pacific whaling industry, and in a style that is pleasant and readable." --Martin Gibbs, coauthor of Maria Island: History and Landscapes, 1825-1930 "Dr Raupp's comprehensive research into the industrial archaeology of wrecked nineteenth-century US whaleships in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands provides new insights into the 'Yankee' pelagic whaling industry in the Pacific Ocean and globally. Encompassing history, maritime archaeology and museum collections, it will interest the general reader and researcher alike." --Ross Anderson, curator of maritime archaeology at the Western Australian Museum "Authoritative, based on a brilliant synthesis of data, including the wrecks of whaling ships, Wrecked on the Reef fills a gap in the historical and archaeological study of whaling. It is a must-have for any scholar seeking to learn not only more about the whaling industry of the past but also the important role archaeology plays in assessing the industrial world, as manifested in these globe-spanning, floating factories." --James P. Delgado, author of The Great Museum of the Sea: A Human History of Shipwrecks "With Raupp's experience and expertise as an archaeologist and historian on display and armed with a wealth of information from a catalog of early- to mid-nineteenth century shipwrecks at his disposal, he has produced an insightful industrial biography of one of the most important capitalist enterprises of a young nation. Wrecked on the Reef will be of broad interest to maritime historians and underwater archaeologists alike." --Nathan Richards, co-editor of The Archaeology of Watercraft Abandonment