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The Lost Ships of Guadalcanal: Exploring the Ghost Fleet of the South Pacific Hardcover – January 1, 1993

by Robert D. Ballard (Author), Rick Archbold (Author), Uwe D. Minge (Contributor)
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A chronicle of the search for the ships sunk during the Battle of Guadalcanal integrates a first-person narrative of the expedition with photographs of ships from both sides lost in the battle. TV tie-in. 150,000 first printing. $150,000 ad/promo. Tour.
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Dozens of battered warships lie beneath the constricted waters off Guadalcanal, justifying the macabre moniker of Iron Bottom Sound. Unseen for 50 years, this submarine battlefield received its first visitor in 1992, aquanaut Robert Ballard. The twisted, encrusted shapes he saw are here spread out with the same lavish pictorial formula used in his enormously popular albums on the Titanic and the Bismarck. Prewar photos of battleships in dress regalia contrast graphically with eerie paintings and photos of shell and torpedo strikes that destroyed them and their crews. Now--as in the moment of foundering during the half dozen sharp, short naval battles around the island--guns aim askew, fatal holes gape wide, and turret plates peel back. The Titanic and the Bismarck--both on maiden voyages--sailed to the deep with ill-fated majesty. But Ballard treats these unheralded ships--American, Australian, and Japanese--with the same technical accuracy and awesome reverence. The author's name alone should trigger demand. Where will Ballard dive next? Jutland? Trafalgar? Gilbert Taylor

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Grand Central Pub; First Edition (January 1, 1993)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 228 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0446516368
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0446516365
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.01 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 1 x 11.25 inches
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R. Helbig
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book by preeminent underwater explorer
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2023
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My Mare Island Naval Shipyard office purchased special lighting for the DSV that Dr Ballard used to go down to the bottom of Iron Bottom Sound where these war grave ships still lie. If interested in the battles for Guadalcanal, you should get this book.
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Mousegunr
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Coffee Table Book
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Much buyer condition than I expected, complete with dust cover.
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Obiwan
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
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A nicely done piece connecting the history of WWII with the more recent search for the sunken ships in Iron Bottom Sound. A great read particularly if you've also read or listened to the audiobook Torpedo Squadron 8. The photography was excellent. I would have liked to see more photos but that's just me. overall a great read for the minimal price.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Naval Graveyard.
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I think we sometimes forget that the battle for the island of Guadalcanal, was more than just the marines fighting the japanese army. The us navy took quite a licking in the early stages of this conflict. Initially the japanses navy was superior to our forces. But for us it was a learning process, fortunately we possessed far greater resources than did the japanese empire. So our early errors did not mortally wound us, but the japanese navy was not to be so fortunate. We lost many fine ships in Ironbottom Sound, but so did the japanese. We could replace our losses, but the japanese did not have the same luxury. It must be very interesting to view these sahips now. They are the dark spectors of what was, they did not survive to join in the final victory, but the ships and men who sailed on them, contributed mightely to that victory. JRV
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5.0 out of 5 stars Price of Freedom Lies Between These Pages
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2002
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The title above is what my great-uncle inscribed on the inside cover of this book. He is the Tommy Morris whose story is told in the pages of this book. Like many more famous sailors and soldiers, Uncle Tommy (who died only two weeks ago after a long decline, for those readers who might be interested)used to tell me and my grandfather (Tommy's brother) that it was impossible for him to think of people as "civilized" having seen how we turn our new discoveries and technology so easily to the unhappy task of killing each other. He also said to me once that his role in the Quincy sinking was that of a "damsel in distress".. which description was follwed by that sort of masculing deep-seated chuckle which only come forth from heroic men who have seen hell on earth.
I am biased, but I wer I not, I would still think this an excellent book!
Gary Morris
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Nena
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible book
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2019
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Having just visited Guadalcanal, this book was on board the dive ship, "Bilikiki" and we knew we had to have it for our collection and we are so glad that we purchased this book. It is full of colorful pictures and loads of information.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The extreme sacrifice of Sailors and Marines
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2019
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I have many history books about the Guadalcanal campaign.
This book made them come to life see the sunken ships I read about the many sea battles of the campaign.
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H. T. I. Anson
4.0 out of 5 stars Lost Ships
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2013
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Excellent book with very good account of the major events of the Guadalcanal campaign.
As usual the illustrations by Ken Marschall are excellent.
An easy to read account, not really for the real historian but a good human account of what took place.
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Amanda B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book dealer ...would buy again
Reviewed in Canada on August 14, 2020
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Awesome book... wanted this one since I was a kid... was advertised as “in new condition“ and it was....also shipped and received very quick
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G. R. Eyles
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 12, 2020
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Bought this for my 10 year old grandson. He has yet to put it down.
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Iain Harvey
5.0 out of 5 stars Just a fantastic book with many sad
Reviewed in Canada on February 23, 2015
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You are given a first hand experience at what happened to Aussie, Japanese, and American crews in the heated battles for sea supremacy during the Guadalcanal campaign. Just a fantastic book with many sad, heroic, and intense stories. The ships are the true heroes here, and this is yet another amazing book by Bob Ballard.
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gary
5.0 out of 5 stars FIVE BIG STARS........
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 10, 2014
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Very good. Gives an account of the naval engagement and has incredible pictures. Five BIG stars .
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Gerard gannon
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 12, 2015
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Beautiful book and lovingly written. Full of emotion. Love to read about heroes.
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