From the fog-bound Golden Gate to the stormy Inside Passage, this collection recounts major shipwrecks that have marked the North American west coast. Combining narrative detail and historical context, the book traces how reefs, fog, and fierce weather turned routine voyages into tragedies.

Highlighted incidents include the sinking of Princess Sophia, the loss of the passenger ships Benevolence and Queen of the North, and the 1923 night when seven U.S. Navy destroyers struck rocks off California. The accounts focus on locations, circumstances, and the human cost that followed each disaster.

Why this collection matters

• Concentrated regional history of Alaska through California coasts
• Detailed incident summaries and geographic perspective
• Suitable for readers interested in maritime history and coastal navigation

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