{"product_id":"shipwrecks-of-the-solent","title":"Shipwrecks of the Solent","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe stretch of water between the Isle of Wight and the ports of Southampton and Portsmouth has been one of the busiest shipping areas around the British Isles since antiquity. It is no surprise that the Solent has claimed so many ships in its time. The Royal Navy has been based in Portsmouth for centuries and the ocean liners have been regularly sailing from Southampton since the nineteenth century, and this waterway has endured war, storms and accidents throughout its history, as well as witnessing numerous maritime celebrations and everyday passage of boats and ships. Among the shipping disasters on the Solent have been the unexpected sinking of the \u003cem\u003eMary Rose\u003c\/em\u003e in 1545, the mystery of the \u003cem\u003eFlag Theofano\u003c\/em\u003e, missing from her anchorage in 1990, and the fight to save the disabled car carrier \u003cem\u003eHöegh Osaka\u003c\/em\u003e in 2016. The world's worst hovercraft disaster in 1972 and the celebrations as the \u003cem\u003eMary Rose\u003c\/em\u003e was raised ten years later show that the Solent is, and always has been, a place for history and drama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eShipwrecks of the Solent\u003c\/em\u003e author Richard M. Jones reveals the stories behind the shipping disasters in the Solent. Illustrated throughout, it will appeal to all those with an interest in shipping and shipwrecks, as well as those interested in the history of this part of the south coast of England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRichard M. Jones is a historian specialising in maritime and military topics including shipwrecks and other disasters, and the First and Second World Wars, and the history of Bridlington. He has published numerous books on these subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eShipwrecks of the Solent\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'This slim volume of maritime history is a fascinating book to have by your side when you're crossing the busy Solent sea area.'\u003cbr\u003e– \u003cem\u003eNautilus Telegraph\u003c\/em\u003e, May\/June 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'The history that now lies beneath these waves is a timeless reminder that mankind is extremely vulnerable when trust is placed in mother nature, or corners are cut on safety.'\u003cbr\u003e– \u003cem\u003eSouthern Daily Echo\u003c\/em\u003e, March 2024\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amberley Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ 2024","offer_id":58308923490678,"sku":"9781398117501","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0285\/2287\/2891\/files\/9781398117501-Shipwrecks_of_the_Solent-1-CWNB.jpg?v=1784604660","url":"https:\/\/sailorshop.co.uk\/products\/shipwrecks-of-the-solent","provider":"SailorShop.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}