Reviews
"In this lively volume they give a firsthand account that reads like an adventure novel, complete with intrigue and murder. In this story science and the public interest triumpth over the age-old quest for easy riches."
--American Archaeology
"Fascinating account for actual and armchair treasure hunters includes salvage maps, photos of artifacts, information on the regulation of underwater archaeology, and a timeline."
--Book News Inc.
"In this lively volume they give a firsthand account that reads like an adventure novel, complete with intrigue and murder. It's a great adventure, but more importantly, it tells the history of the efforts to curtail irresponsible treasure huntnig and protect historical shipwrecks in the United States and around the world."
--American Archaeology
"Well-written, technical and personal, with many useful illustrations. Overall, the book should appeal to both a wide public and scholarly audience. It should certainly be on the bookshelf of every underwater archaeologist or aspiring student archaeologist."
--Nautical Research Journal
"Far from simply being another site report with extra bells and whistles added for publication into a book, this is a story about the vicissitudes of research, the conflicts between archaeologists and treasure-hunters (and sometimes archaeologists and government agencies), to serve as a real-life example of the complexities of shipwreck research and submerged cultural resource management."
--International Journal of Maritime History
"Good reading for all maritime archaeologists and their students."