Treasure Hunter: Diving for Gold on North America's Death Coast

About this book

For over four decades world-renowned diver and treasure hunter Captain Robert MacKinnon has reclaimed sunken caches from the dangerous shallow waters along Cape Breton Island Nova Scotias Atlantic coast. Known as the Death Coast for its treacherous reefs and violent currents the rocky bottom is layered with shipwrecks and untold riches. In short a treasure hunters paradise. The shipwrecks in these rough waters can be piled three deep and some date back to the 1700s. Braving powerful currents deadly storms and jagged reefs Captain MacKinnon and his diving teams strap on their gear and zip up their wet suits to plunge into frigid waters in their search for gold and silver coins bullion and historical artifacts. In Treasure Hunter Robert MacKinnon recounts the risks and challengesboth nautical and legalin exploring shipwrecks dating back to the War of 1812 and before the Revolutionary War. As he salvages the secrets of the sea MacKinnon vividly captures the excitement of discovery and conveys his passion for preservation in the still-developing field of underwater archeology. A compelling chronicle of modern-day adventure Treasure Hunter is a fascinating voyage into an amazing undersea world.