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James P. Delgado, President and CEO of the Institute of Nautical Archaeology, presents a detailed and visually stunning examination of the history and development of the modern nuclear submarine. Calling on his training as a nautical archaeologist who was among the first explorers to dive the Titanic, Delgado recreates the story of the submarine from the bottom up – that is through eerie photographs of subs at the bottom of the sea. In addition, he explores submarine technology, from wooden to iron to steel hulls, from hand-cranked to nuclear-powered propulsion, from candlelight to electricity, from gunpowder 'torpedoes' to nuclear missiles. An esteemed underwater archaeologist and marine historian, Jim Delgado has compiled an extraordinary history of the dragons of the deep. Silent Killers is a triumph that is educational as well as highly entertaining. Clive Cussler

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"""Silent Killers will serve as an entertaining reference work for those who seek the fuller history of this undersea endeavor."" --Ryder Miller, San Francisco Book Review ""From wooden to iron and steel hulls, to hand-cranked propulsion, this [book] traces the evolution of the submarine and its continuing importance in military strategy, making for a top pick for any military history holding."" --The Midwest Book Review (September 2011) .."".Silent Killers is a unique look back into an underwater realm few have ever seen. It is truly a remarkable work on all fronts."" --Ron Fortier, New York Journal of Books (June 2011) Silent Killers will serve as an entertaining reference work for those who seek the fuller history of this undersea endeavor. ""Ryder Miller, San Francisco Book Review"" From wooden to iron and steel hulls, to hand-cranked propulsion, this [book] traces the evolution of the submarine and its continuing importance in military strategy, making for a top pick for any military history holding. ""The Midwest Book Review (September 2011)"" ...Silent Killers is a unique look back into an underwater realm few have ever seen. It is truly a remarkable work on all fronts. ""Ron Fortier, New York Journal of Books (June 2011)"""" .."".""Silent Killers"" is a unique look back into an underwater realm few have ever seen. It is truly a remarkable work on all fronts."" -Ron Fortier, ""New York Journal of Books ""(June 2011) ""From wooden to iron and steel hulls, to hand-cranked propulsion, this [book] traces the evolution of the submarine and its continuing importance in military strategy, making for a top pick for any military history holding."" - ""The Midwest Book Review ""(September 2011) """"Silent Killers"" will serve as an entertaining reference work for those who seek the fuller history of this undersea endeavor."" - Ryder Miller, ""San Francisco Book Review"" .""..""Silent Killers"" is a unique look back into an underwater realm few have ever seen. It is truly a remarkable work on all fronts."" -Ron Fortier, ""New York Journal of Books ""(June 2011) ""From wooden to iron and steel hulls, to hand-cranked propulsion, this [book] traces the evolution of the submarine and its continuing importance in military strategy, making for a top pick for any military history holding."" - ""The Midwest Book Review ""(September 2011) """"Silent Killers"" will serve as an entertaining reference work for those who seek the fuller history of this undersea endeavor."" - Ryder Miller, ""San Francisco Book Review"""

Silent Killers will serve as an entertaining reference work for those who seek the fuller history of this undersea endeavor. Ryder Miller, San Francisco Book Review From wooden to iron and steel hulls, to hand-cranked propulsion, this [book] traces the evolution of the submarine and its continuing importance in military strategy, making for a top pick for any military history holding. The Midwest Book Review (September 2011) ...Silent Killers is a unique look back into an underwater realm few have ever seen. It is truly a remarkable work on all fronts. Ron Fortier, New York Journal of Books (June 2011)

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James P. Delgado has led or participated in shipwreck expeditions around the world. His undersea explorations around the world include RMS Titanic, the recent discovery of Carpathia, the ship that rescued Titanic's survivors, the notorious 'ghost ship' Mary Celeste, USS Arizona, the sunken fleet of atomic-bombed warships at Bikini Atoll, and the 1846 wreck of the US naval brig Somers, whose tragic story inspired Herman Melville's Billy Budd. Dr Delgado is the Executive Director of the Institute of Nautical Archaeology, the world's leading scientific organization dedicated to the study of the human past through shipwrecks and seafaring. He previously served as executive director of the Vancouver Maritime Museum in Vancouver, British Columbia for the 15 years. Dr Delgado also hosts the National Geographic International Television series The Sea Hunters along with best-selling author Clive Cussler. Dr Delgado is a member of the International Commission on Monuments and Site (ICOMOS) committee on underwater cultural heritage, where his responsibilities include monitoring developments regarding the wreck of RMS Titanic.

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