Historic Shipwrecks of Coastside California

The stretch of California coast from San Francisco to Monterey has seen its share of disastrous shipwrecks with devastating losses, but there are also stories of courage, innovative rescues and unique salvage operations. Uncover the tale of the adventurous, ill-fated Sir John Franklin, now marked only by a nearly forgotten cemetery, and relive the wreck of the New York, one of the most notorious ships to ever sail. Learn about the Coastside's worst maritime tragedy, when the passenger steamship San Juan was struck by the oil tanker twice her size and sank in minutes, plunging seventy-five men, women and children into the sea. Join author JoAnn Semones as she shares the stories of doomed ships that found their end along Coastside California.

JoAnn Semones, PhD, boarded her first ship at age three, instilling a lifelong love of ships and sea sagas. She is best known for her series about shipwrecks at lighthouses along the central California coast. Her stories have appeared in a variety of history and maritime publications, and she is featured in a maritime video at the San Mateo County History Museum. She is also a consultant for California State Parks and the Coastside State Parks Association. Find more at www.GullCottageBooks.com.