Shipwreck Hunter

[bladephotog]

I thought it was a really good read. I'm one of the ones who would rather read a story written by a good writer than a diver who can't write, if I have to choose.

Having the accident woven throughout the story is both good and bad. It kind of tied it all together and at the same time broke it up, if that makes sense. Entertaining still.

 

[ComputerJoe]

Believe me, Stan has a couple of good stories in him but he needs a ghost writer so his wife won't know it's about him.

Shipwreck Hunters:
It's worth reading but it is not engaging. There are some tidbits of info but it's 50% Dave Trotter, 25% about the accident, and all the rest of the Wreck Hunters get to share the last 25%

 

[Dean810]

I did not think the writing was successful in this book, disjointed I think, but I did like reading about Dave Trotter.

 

[texdiveguy]

I read the book and found it pretty boring and was disappointed in its content...poorly written IMO.

 

[<*)))><]

"It's worth reading but it is not engaging. There are some tidbits of info but it's 50% Dave Trotter, 25% about the accident, and all the rest of the Wreck Hunters get to share the last 25%"
Well said. I enjoyed it.

And Stan hurry up and write your book. I'll buy it.

 

[Thunder Bay Minnow]

I loved the book. Being a “newbee” to diving, it was wonderful to hear about discovering a few of the wrecks that I have had the opportunity to dive on. It also afforded me the chance to learn more about the people who’s names keep popping up in conversations. I also like the reporting of the accidents. People think that SCUBA diving is so mystical and magical, which it is, but learning from other peoples incidents keeps it real.

Let see I have read both “Last Dive” and “Shipwreck Hunters” over this holiday break. With two more days before having to be back to work I think I will pick up “Shadowdivers”.

I was hearing that there was some controversy regarding “Shadowdivers” and that there may be a “Shadowdivers Exposed” out there. Is this true?

Jeff

 

[Dean810]

I loved the book. Being a “newbee” to diving, it was wonderful to hear about discovering a few of the wrecks that I have had the opportunity to dive on. It also afforded me the chance to learn more about the people who’s names keep popping up in conversations. I also like the reporting of the accidents. People think that SCUBA diving is so mystical and magical, which it is, but learning from other peoples incidents keeps it real.

Let see I have read both “Last Dive” and “Shipwreck Hunters” over this holiday break. With two more days before having to be back to work I think I will pick up “Shadowdivers”.

I was hearing that there was some controversy regarding “Shadowdivers” and that there may be a “Shadowdivers Exposed” out there. Is this true?

Jeff

Shadow Divers is a great read, one of the best out there on scuba. It is a very hard book to put down. The book is taken from a certain perspective and many details in it can be disputed and corrected I'm sure, but that doesn't detract from the book overall. "Shadow Divers Exposed" is hard to keep down. It has been discussed on this board at some length already. It is mean spirited and vindictive. It tries to bill itself as the last word, but is unsuccessful.

Read Shadow Divers first, then prepare your stomach for Gentile's book.

 

[JEScholz]

Believe me, Stan has a couple of good stories in him but he needs a ghost writer so his wife won't know it's about him.

Shipwreck Hunters:
It's worth reading but it is not engaging. There are some tidbits of info but it's 50% Dave Trotter, 25% about the accident, and all the rest of the Wreck Hunters get to share the last 25%

I believe Dave Trotter has his own book coming out this spring. I'll be sure to ask him at Our World in February.

 

[bladephotog]

[/quote]My name is Stan Stock and as I stated I have been diving Great Lake shipwrecks since 1977. I have logged over 2,500 shipwreck dives and I have found more than a dozen previously unlocated shipwrecks. I have had the pleasure of doing projects and diving with some truly outstanding people over the years. John Steele , Chuck and Jeri Feltner , and Paul Ehorn just to name a few. I have a wealth of experience and many great storys that should be shared with everyone. My wife has been telling me for years now to share my tales .I plan on starting my book this winter. Hopefully it will be something every diver can learn from and enjoy.[/QUOTE]

Just saw you discovered the Thew, among other wrecks. A photo of the huge windlass on that wreck was the one chosen to illustrate our Thunder Bay Dive and Drive feature in Scuba Diving magazine recently. Nice to know who found it. It's a cool wreck. Thanks for your efforts!

 

[dlent]

Cool. Let us know when you're finished with the book. I'd like to read it.