Recounted with his usual level of meticulous historical research, Rod weaves an easily readable account of the build-up to & implementation of Operation Desecrate 1
- the raid undertaken to destroy Japanese ships & aircraft in the lagoons of Palau. He uses his intimate knowledge of shipwrecks to reveal in glorious detail each of the 20 major Japanese WWII shipwrecks lying at the bottom of the Palauan lagoons today. On 30th March, 1944 Grumman F6F Hellcat fighters made an Initial fighter sweep of the lagoon to destroy Japanese air cover. Simultaneously Grumman Avenger torpedo-bombers dropped their mines in the channels around the lagoon to block Japanese ships attempting to escape the following onslaught. With the Japanese naval fortress quickly becoming a prison & with Japanese air cover quickly destroyed, successive group strikes of torpedo bombers & dive-bombers swept over the lagoon, sinking the shipping & destroying the airfields. Palau was neutralised as a Japanese naval & air base in a repeat of the same Task Force 58 raid, Operation Hailstone, on Truk Lagoon 1, 000 miles to the east just six weeks earlier. Today, 20 major Japanese WWII shipwrecks lie in the beautiful clear waters of the tropical paradise of Palau surrounded by reefs & coral wall drop-offs.A number of long-lost wrecks have recently been relocated including a Japanese freighter filled with depth charges & Army helmets. This was found in 1989 but remained unidentified until now
- after painstaking research Rod reveals her identify for the first time in the book. Each wreck is covered in detail & is supported by underwater photography & by fabulous illustrations by renowned artist Rob Ward. The shipwrecks of Palau are now revealed.

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Dive Scapa Flow is a comprehensive & practical guide to the spectacular & famous Orkney wrecks
- the colossal, intact remains
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Accomplished diver Rod Macdonald has selected fourteen of Scotland's most famous shipwrecks. For each wreck he gives the story of the sinking of the vessel & a detailed description of its current state. Period photos, charts & drawings help illustrate the what the vessels looked like & their position on the sea bed. ...

This fully updated & indispensable reference book features detailed coverage of more than 140 dive & snorkel sites. From the pristine fringing reefs of Koh Lanta to the towering submerged pinnacles of Koh Tao, it looks at the premier spots
- describing access, conditions, marine life & special points of interest. The guide is also packed with practical travel information, tips on diving techniques & safety, & advice on the best local restaurants & accommodation. With gorgeous, full-colour marine photographs & top-class area maps, this is an essential source book for divers of all level visiting this top diving destination.
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This definitive guide features detailed coverage of more than 250 dive & snorkel sites. It examines the premier sites, island by island & with divers & snorkellers of all levels in mind
- describing access, conditions, marine life & special points of interest. The book is also packed with practical travel information, tips on diving techniques & safety, & advice on the best local restaurants & accommodation. With stunning, full-colour marine photographs & painstakingly detailed area maps, this is an essential source book for divers of all levels visiting this top diving destination.
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Recent years have seen the discovery of new shipwrecks, reefs & animal gatherings in the Red Sea. Now they are featured in Diving the Red Sea
- The Ultimate Guide, which is complemented by the best modern photography, high quality mapping & graphic illustrations. Diving the Red Sea takes you on a guided tour of classic dives & new discoveries throughout the region.
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This definitive guide features detailed coverage of more than 125 dive & snorkel sites along the length of the Red Sea. Region by region, it looks at the premier sites
- describing access, conditions, marine life & special points of interest. The book is also packed with practical travel information, tips on diving techniques & safety, & advice on the best local restaurants, dive centres & accommodation. With gorgeous, full-colour marine photographs & top-class area maps, this is an essential source book for divers of all level visiting this top diving destination.
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The Red Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, Polynesia, the Caribbean, the Great Barrier Reef & the Florida Keys: this volume presents the extraordinary & surprising richness of these underwater paradises in an elegant pictorial layout. The sites are described by professional divers of international renown, & illustrated with spectacular photographs. Three-dimensional reconstructions help the reader to follow the many underwater itineraries. This book is a perfect manual for both professional & amateur divers, for all those fascinated by the depths of the sea & who want to discover its secret treasures. ...

Now fully updated, Dive Virgin Islands is an indispensable guide for divers & snorkellers of all levels of qualification & experience. Enhanced by magnificent full-colour photographs, this practical book offers detailed information on the best places to witness the wonders of the underwater realm & gives comprehensive coverage of both the US Virgin Islands & British Virgin Islands, two of the world's most exciting dive destinations. Also described are many of the fascinating topside attractions for those who wish to explore the islands. ...

Where can I swim with turtles? How do you get to Stingray City? What is the best time of year to dive with sharks in the Bahamas? Here, you can find out. Packed with stunning pictures of marine life & ancient wrecks, insightful information about local geography & first-hand advice on unmissable dive locations, Dive fully describes over 250 sites spanning the globe
- from Maria La Gorda in Cuba, to the atolls of French Polynesia. Lavishly illustrated by one of the world`s leading underwater photographers & featuring information about when is best to visit, conditions & visibility underwater as well as specially commissioned maps, this aspirational guide will enable divers
- seasoned & novice alike
- to plan their adventures around the world with total confidence. Contents include: Northern Sulawesi, South Africa, Cayman Islands, Baja California, Red Sea, Brazil, Scapa Flow, Chuuk Lagoon & many more.


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