Wrecked on the Reef
Maritime Archaeology of American Whaleships in the Pacific Ocean
Published on 15. December 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-0-8173-6231-7 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Alabama
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
23 B&W figures - 6 maps - 3 tables
Dimensions
Height: 227 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
430 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8173-6231-7 (9780817362317)
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Person
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.
Content
List of Illustrations
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1. Archaeological Investigations of Whaleships as Workplaces
Chapter 2. The Rise and Prosperity of the American Whale Fishery
Chapter 3. Hawaii as an EntrepÔt for Pacific Whaling, 1819–1870
Chapter 4. Graveyard of Marine Disaster: The History and Archaeology of American Whaleships Lost in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
Chapter 5. The American Whaling System during the Golden Age
Chapter 6. Roving Production Platforms in the Pacific
Conclusion
Appendix
References Cited
Index