Shipwrecks and Sea Monsters of California's Central Coast

by Randall A. Reinstedt

1975 Ghost Town Publications trade paperback, 11th printing. Randall A. Reinstedt (Tales and Treasures of California's Missions). The book covers California's shorline from Pescadero Reef to the north (San Mateo County), to the Big Sur promontory of Pfeiffer Point to the south (Monterey County). There are stories of more than 40 shipwrecks (including the airship MACON) and the tales of strange beasts that inhabit the Submarine Canyon of Monterey Bay. - biblio.com.au

Genres: Nonfiction, History

168 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1975

Reviews

[Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short and concise book on some of the more well-known wrecks around the Monterey Bay area. The section on "sea monsters" covers a little of the lore/legends of the area, and offers only speculation on what could be in the Monterey Bay canyon.

[Hillary Rounds · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have found many of the shipwrecks are actually located at the places I frequented as a child and still do.

[Elmira · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic and entertaining read!

[Stephanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book but I mainly wanted to read about sea monsters and the majority of the book is about shipwrecks. I'd say the section on sea monsters is about 10% of the book. Oh well, an interesting read anyway.