{"product_id":"shipwrecked-and-rescued-the-city-of-bangor-9781615998555","title":"Shipwrecked and Rescued: The \"City of Bangor\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of \u003cem\u003eU.P. Notable Books Award \u003c\/em\u003e(2022)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than 6,000 shipwrecks have been recorded on the Great Lakes, but only one offers a true-life adventure like the 1926 rescue of the \u003cem\u003eCity of Bangor \u003c\/em\u003eoff the Keweenaw Peninsula in upper Michigan. A fierce November storm tossed the ship with a crew of 23 and 240 new Chrysler automobiles onto a Lake Superior reef. For the first time, \u003cem\u003eShipwrecked and Rescued \u003c\/em\u003etells the near-tragic story of lost and desperate shipmates floundering for two days in the deep snow and near-zero temperatures. Jorgensen's detailed research and collection of 100 rare historical photos chronicles what happened, introduces the key players, and finally reveals the fate of those collectors' prizes in the century since.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eShipwrecked and Rescued \u003c\/em\u003eis a thoroughly researched book about the most famous Keweenaw Peninsula shipwreck. The author clearly describes the timeline of incredible events, noting the vast number of people involved in successful rescue and salvage--a story that continues to this day through authentic artifacts, historic preservation, and family descendants of those who were there.\" -- Sean Ley, \u003cem\u003eGreat Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book is well-written and illustrated. It is almost beyond belief, but wonderful photos serve to corroborate the story.\" -- Robert Joynt, \u003cem\u003eClassic Car Club of America\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Jorgensen provides a thorough look at a unique and fascinating Great Lakes shipwreck story.\" -- Eric Marsen, Curatorial Specialist, \u003cem\u003eMichigan Maritime Museum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"It is refreshing that a non-native of the U.P. took such an intense interest in this wreck that he made the time to research his topic thoroughly, work with the Keweenaw County Historical Society, search out the background details and utilize a great number of photos so readers can see as well as read the story. All in all, it's a quick and informative read.\" -- Deborah K. Frontiera, \u003cem\u003eU.P. Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"If you like tales of courage and survival in the worst conditions that Lake Superior can dish out, you'll really enjoy Larry Jorgensen's \u003cem\u003eShipwrecked and Rescued: The City of Bangor\u003c\/em\u003e. Be sure to pick up a copy from the many bookstores and gift shops on the Keweenaw Peninsula.\" -- Victor R. Volkman, M\u003cem\u003earquette Monthly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Modern History Press\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Modern History Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50871608574226,"sku":"9781615998555","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d4971f8c-b421-4bdc-97c5-b047e91218e4.jpg?v=1737841851","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/shipwrecked-and-rescued-the-city-of-bangor-9781615998555","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}