Product Description

This book will finally be published in both the English and German languages in 2006. I do apologise for the delay - but you will not be disappointed with the end result. The correct title for the English version is - Shipwrecks from the Egyptian Red Sea.

I have now spent over 8 years engaged in dedicated research into the many shipwrecks which are found in this part of the world. There are nineteen major featured shipwrecks - including two which are only recently discovered. These are followed by brief details of another eighteen vessels which were too small to be classified as ships - tugboats, barges etc. Finally, I have included brief details of approx. 250 additional vessels that are either not yet discovered, far too deep for scuba divers or never even existed...

Several important factors set this book apart from other works; Firstly, accuracy of information. Each subject shipwreck has been studied and scrutinised in great detail to provide the reader with the best possible assessment. Secondly, Rico Oldfield - a marine artist of the highest calibre, has illustrated each of the major shipwrecks. These had to be photographed from end to end in order to produce him with an accurate montage from which to work. The result will move shipwreck guides for scuba divers onto a new and higher plane as all other publishers rush to compete. Altogether, over 62,000 words, 23 works of art, 50 historic photographs, 1,000 original colour slides plus a number of charts, letters and other documents were all submitted to the publishers for them to consider.

With much new information and plenty of myths destroyed, this book will prove to be a very good read for diver and non-diver alike.

My very best wishes.

Ned Middleton

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #167611 in Books
• Published on: 2006-10-18
• Binding: Hardcover
• 160 pages

Synopsis
"The Egyptian sector of the Red Sea" provides scuba divers with their finest opportunity to explore the most outstanding collection of shipwrecks found anywhere in the world. No other country is able to boast such a fine assortment in a relatively confined area and in constant conditions of warm clear water. The wreck of the Thistlegorm has consistently remained the world's most visited dive site for the past ten years. This well researched and heavily illustrated work contains details of seventeen wrecks, ten of which have never been described or illustrated before in any book. A final chapter includes miscellaneous shipwrecks, providing a solid research base for any one wishing to know more of the story behind these epic sites. Each ship is described in detail and illustrated in its final glory, a narrative of each ship's last journey is provided as well as diving details - personally researched by the author - giving underwater descriptions of each vessel - from one end of the ship to the other. Finally, the artist's stunning impression of each shipwreck in its entirety concludes each individual ship's chapter.

From the Author
This book will finally be published in both the English and German languages in 2006. I do apologise for the delay - but you will not be disappointed with the end result. The correct title for the English version is - Shipwrecks from the Egyptian Red Sea.

I have now spent over 8 engaged in dedicated research into the many shipwrecks which are found in this part of the world. There are nineteen major featured shipwrecks - including two which are only recently discovered. These are followed by brief details of another eighteen vessels which were too small to be classified as ships - tugboats, barges etc. Finally, I have included brief details of approx. 250 additional vessels that are either not yet discovered, far too deep for scuba divers or never even existed...

Several important factors set this book apart from other works; Firstly, accuracy of information. Each subject shipwreck has been studied and scrutinised in great detail to provide the reader with the best possible assessment. Secondly, Rico Oldfield - a marine artist of the highest calibre, has illustrated each of the major shipwrecks. These had to be photographed from end to end in order to produce him with an accurate montage from which to work. The result will move shipwreck guides for scuba divers onto a new and higher plane as all other publishers rush to compete. Altogether, over 62,000 words, 23 works of art, 50 historic photographs, 1,000 original colour slides plus a number of charts, letters and other documents were all submitted to the publishers for them to consider.

With much new information and plenty of myths destroyed, this book will prove to be a very good read for diver and non-diver alike.

My very best wishes.

Ned Middleton

Customer Reviews

The Definitive Guide to The Ship Wrecks of The Egyptian Red Sea
Ned Middleton has surpassed himself with this book, I have no doubt that this book will become the red sea dive guides bible and the most authoritive source on some of the best wrecks out there.

I took this book with me on the dive boat as I dived some of these wrecks, I really wish I had taken a few copies with me as absolutely everyone, especially the dive guides wanted to buy it of me.

All the wrecks are thoroughly researched and written up, with beautiful pictures and absolutely stunning artwork by Rico.

I have had the pleasure of Talking to Ned and can honestly say he is a lovely chap to know, and I await eagerly his next book.

Ultimate Reference Book for Red Sea Wrecks
Whether you are planning a trip to the Red Sea or you like to sit in your couch and dream about past dive trips, this book - with its extensive research and coverage - will take you there. Whether you are an avid wreck diver or not, a trip to the Red Sea is not complete without some or a lot of wreck diving. This book is a must to help you plan your trip and make the most out of your diving experience. Personally, I love to go through the pages and dream... Great Xmas gift!!!

This is one awesome book
This author can write. This man can take pictures and this man can put together one great book about shipwrecks. I have never seen a book like this except from the legendary Dr Robert Ballard and this author actually states that Ballard was the inspiration for this book because of the quality. If you like shipwrecks, if you like stories about shipwrecks, then this is the book for you. The illustrations are out of this world. If you were wondering what all the fuss was about with Egypt's shipwrecks - then here are all the answers. If you just wanna write a book about shipwrecks - then this is how it should be done.

I went to Sinai and dove some of these wrecks last year and a diver from England had one of these books so I bought it from him right there. Each chapter is devoted to one of the wrecks you can dive and starts with a painting as good as I ever saw. Right next to it is a picture of the original ship and all the details of size, tons and history. Then you have that spine-chilling, exciting story of how the ship got sunk. In one case all the passengers dressed for dinner. Yep, all with their Tuxedos on and the ship was aground and sinking. Then you have a description of what the wreck is like today. Then you turn the page and start all over with the next wreck. Then, when you've done all that 20 times over. You get all the info on those smaller ships like tugboats. Then you get a list of all the ships involved with those that were sunk, and names of famous shipwrecks that never even existed. Truly!