Reviews for Erie Wrecks and Lights

The average rating for Erie Wrecks and Lights based on 2 reviews is 4 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2008-06-10 00:00:00 Robert Harvey This is the book I was talking about in my last May post. I like local history, and have a casual interest in ships and shipwrecks. This book contains the highlights of Lake Erie events, plus a listing of lighthouses around the lake, both active and inactive. There were a few technical terms I had to look up, but for the true shipwreck and/or lighthouse fan, this is a great book to have for quick reference. It's amazing some of the events in Lake Erie (I was particularly shocked how often the ships seemed to run into the lighthouses...eek!) and some of the odder things that can be found at the bottom (such as two construction machines). The authors' writing is crisp and consise, very technical. Most of the entries are no longer than two pages -- a good springboard tool for students doing a local history report, for example. The authors are very upfront if they are not certain on the identity of a ship, and gives evidence for (and sometimes) against. Loved the bibliography and list of web pages. Only nit is there were several typos -- nothing serious enough for me to question the accuracy of the book, just mildly annoying.

Review # 2 was written on 2013-02-15 00:00:00 Ellen Hughes A little bit history about shipwrecks and lighthouses on Lake Erie. Author provides information for divers who may be interested in exploring shipwrecks. I found the histories of the lighthouses most interesting, especially those of local interest.