Great Lakes / Disasters

Images of America Maritime History of the Great Lakes

This fascinating collection examines well-known waterways and their impact on the regions that they were located in. You’ll explore their transportation methods, development, and tragedies. 128 pages, 6½"x 9¼", softcover. $21.95 each Illinois and Michigan Canal Belden. Explore the Illinois and Michigan Canal, a 100mile waterway that created a new transportation corridor linking the Eastern United States, the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River. Follow the canal's construction between 1836 and 1848, enjoy the region and communities it served, and learn about its role in Chicago's development. 200 B&W photos. #R37132 Bu alo's Waterfront – Leary & Sholes. Follow the bustling Bu alo, New York, waterfront from the post-Civil War period through the 1950s. You'll learn about wooden grain elevators and cargo docks, whaleback steamers and two-masted schooners, and Erie Canal shanties and their inhabitants. 195 B&W photos. #R03722 Maritime Chicago – Karamanski & Tank. Chicago has always been an important transportation and trading hub. This book examines the city’s past, from hosting two lakefront World Fairs to the sorrow of the Eastland, which went down just a few feet from the banks of the Chicago River. 200 B&W photos. #R03759 Erie Canal – Morganstein, Cregg. The building of the Erie Canal was the engineering marvel that unleashed the growth of the young nation that was the United States. This wonderful book travels back in time and illuminates the history and the people whose lives were shaped by the canal. 200 B&W photos. #407315

Wartime Sinking of Famous Ocean Liners

During both World Wars, a number of Allied ocean liners sank on the high seas – many at the hands of prowling German U-Boats. This ve- lm DVD, which features an enticing selection of rare newsreels and century-old footage, examines the fate of four memorable ships: the RMS Lusitania, RMS Britannic, RMS Athena, and SS Normandie. B&W. 1 hr. 33 min. #102888 $19.95

USS Indianapolis (CA-35) Kit

A replica of the USS Indianapolis (CA-35), which delivered critical parts for the rst atomic bomb to the U.S. Air Base at Tinian before being sunk by the Japanese submarine I-58, this 1/350 scale plastic kit features a full-hull or waterline construction; a detailed superstructure; realistic armament, including 8" main guns, 5" guns, a quad 40mm, and twin 20mm cannons; life rafts, an SC-1 Seahawk plane, and an aircraft steam catapult; authentic markings; and a display stand. Assembly required. 20¾" long. #M800639 $69.95

USS Indianapolis – The Final Chapter Launched in 1931, the U.S. Navy cruiser and its nal secret mission directly contributed to the end of WWII. Tragedy struck the USS Indianapolis in July 1945, after a Japanese submarine torpedoed and sank the famous vessel, resulting in the greatest loss of life at sea, for a single ship, in U.S. Naval history. While her nal resting place remained a mystery for more than seven decades, an expedition launched by philanthropist Paul G. Allen discovered the ship in August 2017. 1 hr. 30 mins. #704622 $24.95

Titanic Unseen The Titanic

Images from the Bell and Kempster Albums Molony & Ra eld. Follow the captivating work of two passionate photographers, Phillip Bell and John Kempster, in this pictorial history that o ers insight on the massive White Star ships in the era of Titanic. Starting with the thrilling maiden launch to life onboard, experience an unforgettable time in passenger boat history through rare photos and informative content. 144 pages, 10"x10", hardcover. #406283 $48.95

“The Titanic” Jigsaw Puzzle

Keith Walsh. Sink some time into this beautiful jigsaw puzzle depicting the launch of the Titanic’s maiden – and only – voyage. 1,000 pieces. 35"x 27". #410352 $19.95

RMS Titanic Colorized $2 Bill

Remembering the Titanic's famous nighttime iceberg collision, this genuine U.S. $2 bill is enhanced with a gold hologram and a special colorization process. Includes a two-sided display folio. #404734 $16.95 RMS Titanic Kit – Lighted Version This 1/200 scale plastic kit replicates the RMS Titanic, which was the largest ocean liner at the time and thought to be unsinkable. It features a single-piece full hull, a detailed multi-level superstructure, individual deck ttings, masts, deck boats, metal chain for anchor, transparent accents, many photo-etched detail pieces, authentic decals and paint schemes, LED lighting for nighttime display, and a display base. Assembly required, 1280+ pieces, skill level 5, 53" long. #407465 $699.95