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  1. California Shipwrecks: Footsteps in the Sea - Marshall, Don B.

    California Shipwrecks: Footsteps in the Sea by Don B. Marshall, 1978. This book is about stories and photographs of shipwrecks along the California coast from "Spanish St. Augustine in 1579 to modern times" [Front book jacket]. Includes: a preface; table of contents; appendices; bibliography; acknowledgement page; an index.

    Record Type: Library

    California Shipwrecks: Footsteps in the Sea
  2. "Coastside Shipwrecks" Footprints of Pacifica, Pacifica Historical Society, May 16, 2011. - Videodisc, Digital

    "Coastside Shipwrecks" Footprints of Pacifica, Pacifica Historical Society, May 16, 2011. This DVD shows an interview of host David Hirzel with special guest JoAnn Semones talking about her books Shipwrecks, Scalawags, and Scavengers; Hard Luck Coast. The purpose of this interview is to promote her books and to talk about some maritime history on the program. A rewrittable DVD with a white cover with black/blue text on front with a small white bu...

    Record Type: Archive

    "Coastside Shipwrecks" Footprints of Pacifica, Pacifica Historical Society, May 16, 2011.
  3. Documents related to research on the ship New York, 1864-2008 - Archive

    The documents within this collection were complied and used to conduct research on the ship the New York by JoAnn Semones to be utilized for her books. Items in collection include: Images, notes, newspaper clippings, biographies, letter correspondence, newsletter, and other information associated to the shipwreck of the New York and the people associated with the ship New York. The series for these documents ranges from 2017.008.020.005.001-20...

    Record Type: Archive

  4. Documents related to research on the ship New York, 1883-2008 - Archive

    The documents within this collection were complied and used to conduct research on the ship the New York by JoAnn Semones to be utlized for her books. Items in collection include: Newspaper clippings, notes, journals, memoirs, images, and other information associated to the shipwreck of the New York and the people associated with the ship New York. Original of copied item 2017.008.020.004.043A is located in CLP 66-55.5 in SMCHA archives. The s...

    Record Type: Archive

  5. Shipwreck of the New York by Fred Sinclair, Jr. - Painting

    2014 Shipwreck of the New York by Fred Sinclair, Jr. Unframed 4x4 foot acrylic and oil on canvas painting depicting the shipwreck of the New York in Half Moon Bay. Scene depicts a ship that has run aground just offshore, with some sails missing and the rest billowing in the wind. There are three flags on the rigging, including an American flag, a red flag with a white circle, and a red flag with a gold colored emblem. There is a figure on the s...

    Record Type: Object

    Shipwreck of the New York by Fred Sinclair, Jr.
  6. Shipwrecks of the California Coast: Wood to Iron, Sail to Stream - White, Michael D.

    Shipwrecks of the California Coast: Wood to Iron, Sail to Stream by Michael D. White, 2014. This book is about the tales of ships and shipwrecks that showcases "the unique and sometimes fatal nature of the turbulent and unforgiving waters that endless pound California's harsh coastline." (p. 11). Includes: a mention of JoAnn Semones in the acknowledgement page on pg. 7; a mention of JoAnn Semones' book Sea of Troubles in the bibliography on pg 16...

    Record Type: Library

    Shipwrecks of the California Coast: Wood to Iron, Sail to Stream
  7. "Tragedies and Triumphs of the Maritime West" Half Moon Bay History Association - Videodisc, Digital

    "Tragedies and Triumphs of the Maritime West" Half Moon Bay History Association, Dec. 7, 2011. Rewrittable DVD of JoAnn Semones' presentation of her books "Shipwrecks, Scalawags, and Shipwrecks"; "Hard Luck Coast" (22 minutes in length). The purpose of the videodisc is for publicity on JoAnn Semones' books, and to talk a bit of local maritime history. Includes a business card from Ed Grant Photography.

    Record Type: Archive

    "Tragedies and Triumphs of the Maritime West" Half Moon Bay History Association

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