Boulder Books is proud to release its latest book, World War II Shipwrecks of Newfoundland: In Pictures, a captivating exploration of sunken ships by professional diver Chris Power.
In his book, Power brings readers under the surface of the cold north Atlantic to the ghostly remains of ships sunk off the coast of Newfoundland during World War II.
The journey starts at Bell Island where four iron ore carriers were sunk by German U-boats, with the loss of 70 men, and which have since become popular destinations for wreck-diving enthusiasts from around the world. The reader is brought along on a dive to one of the wrecks—slowly the hull emerges from the hazy ocean depths and the features of the long-lost ship comes into view. The scenes are eerie and awe-inspiring, with the ghostly hulks evoking a sense of reverence for those who served and died during wartime.
The following chapters move to the waters off the Burin Peninsula and the wrecks sites of two American warships, the Truxton and Pollux. These ships foundered and sank in 1942 with the loss of 203 men. Today, the heroism of local residents who saved 186 servicemen from the coastal shoals is still remembered by their descendants.
Chris Power is an avid scuba diver, dive instructor, and award-winning photographer. Based in Newfoundland, Chris is well acquainted with the cold waters of eastern Canada, and spends his free time exploring the underwater world and photographing creatures big and small.
Boulder will launch World War II Shipwrecks of Newfoundland on July 19, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the historic Crow’s Nest Officer’s Club in St. John’s (88 Water Street). Everybody is welcome.