Discovering Submerged Stories

Discovering Submerged Stories: A Personal Dive into Britain's History is Duncan Ross's passionate venture into the hidden world of underwater archaeology. Blending personal narrative with historical insights, he reveals twelve fascinating submerged sites-from shipwrecks, a Victorian submarine, and a World War II plane, to ancient settlements and forests. Packed with stunning photos, this book is a must-read for diving enthusiasts and history buffs. 'The book is a great ideä. it shows the process in a way that encourages readers to do it themselves. We need more people to get interested in our underwater cultural heritage, and this book will help achieve that. '- Peter Holt, The SHIPS Project. 'Human history lies largely on the seabed, and it's still visible. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. '- Professor Martijn Manders, underwater archaeologist, University of Leiden. 'A true labour of love that will surely bite all readers with the bug. '- Mark Beattie-Edwards, CEO, Nautical Archaeology Society. 'A heartfelt and illuminating journey through Britain's underwater heritage, told with the passion of someone who has truly immersed himself in the subject. '- Gary Bankhead, Honorary Fellow, Department of Archaeology, Durham University. 'Wow. - Duncan's enthusiasm for the underwater world covers a fantastic range of sites - rivers, lakes and shipwrecks. A great read for those of us who enjoy exploring this hidden realm and the mysteries it holds. '- Chris Holden, Underwater Guides to North Wales. 'A must-read for anyone interested in nautical history. '- Chris Michael, Author of Wrecks of Liverpool Bay. 'A fascinating glimpse into the world of underwater archaeology in the UK, through the eyes of a diver with a passion for exploration and discovery. '- Dan Pascoe, maritime archaeologist and researcher.