Description: In the Wake of Galleons Hardcover Book HAND SIGNED in Black Ink for Ted Corrington, Treasure & Pleasure, Bob Marx. Book is in VG Condition.KEYWORDS: 1715 FLEET, 1733 FLEET, MARAVILLAS, ATOCHA, SANTA MARGARITA, CONCEPCION, PORT ROYAL SPANISH SHIPWRECK TREASURERobert Marx (1936-2019) The pioneer of all Treasure Hunters, was famous for rediscovering Port Royal in Jamaica, famous as the Wickest City in the World in the late 1600s. Marx dived and salvaged Treasure there and all over the entire world. Robert F. Marx of Indialantic, Florida passed away peacefully at the age of 82 on the Fourth of July 2019 surrounded by his devoted wife and daughters. Bob was born on December 8, 1936, in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Leaving home at an early age, he embarked on a life of adventure that took him around the world and under the sea. A pioneer SCUBA diver, Bob was internationally known for his achievements in marine archaeology and maritime history. Besides being a mentor to many and a famous raconteur, Bob is best known for the archaeological excavation of the sunken city of Port Royal for the government of Jamaica as well as the discovery of the 1656 Spanish galleon Nuestra Señora de las Maravillas shipwrecked off Grand Bahama Island. His expedition was featured in a network television documentary Treasure Galleon narrated by Rod Serling.
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Format: Hardcover
Personalize: Yes
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Number of Pages: 418 Pages
Illustrator: Yes
Topic: Archaeology, Ships & Shipbuilding / History
Book Series: Historical
Vintage: No
Era: 2000s
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Ex Libris: No
Edition: First Edition
Language: English
Publication Year: 2001
Book Title: In the Wake of Galleons
Intended Audience: Adults, Young Adults
Author: Robert Marx
Original Language: English
Signed By: Bob Marx
Unit Quantity: 1
Personalization Instructions: For Ted Corrington, Treasure & Pleasure, Bob Marx
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Best Publishing Company
Inscribed: Yes
Signed: Yes
Genre: Shipwreck treasure
Personalized: Yes