“Woren’s reading emphasizes Mearns’ attention to detail yet leaves room for delight in finding a ship’s hull and disappointment at the loss of a deep-sea sonar. Mearns’ expeditions take listeners back to 1503 and into contemporary criminal investigations. His most personal projects have involved wartime sinkings…[and] Woren’s voice reflects Mearns’ concern for the sailors’ families.”

“The underwater worlds of past and present collide in the depths of the ocean in this gripping and suspenseful narrative by David Mearns, a true expert on mysteries of the deep sea.”

“For Mearns, setting world records and recovering centuries-old treasures is just another day at the office—or ocean, rather.”

“Mearns’ thoughtful and detailed account chronologically traces each shipwreck, sharing vivid stories of every vessel from design to demise…Equal parts a suspenseful story, a lesson in hard work, and a compelling argument for the modern importance of discovering and documenting shipwrecks.”

“The book is at its most exciting in recounting the search for the ships and relating the events that led to their sinkings…Mearns’ unique perspective on the art and science of locating shipwrecks makes for fascinating reading.”

“Engaging…Mearns is an able storyteller whose life’s work makes for an absorbing read.”

“Famed shipwreck hunter Mearns provides an engrossing collection of his most exciting undersea finds….featuring sordid histories straight out of a soap opera. …[and] shows how the life of a shipwreck hunter is itself dramatic and fraught with risk….Highly entertaining and understandable for lay readers…Required reading for any maritime enthusiast.”

“In 1916 Ernest Shackleton’s ship Endurance sank into the icy depths of the Weddell Sea. David Mearns has long wanted to pay tribute to Shackleton by finding his ship. Given David’s amazing track record and outstanding abilities, I am quite sure that one day I will be able to see images of my grandfather¹s Endurance, no longer lost.”