Derelicts

Derelicts is a historical account of ships that were lost at sea during general commercial traffic and a brief history of blockade runners that were stranded along the North Carolina coast during the American Civil War from 1861-1865. Written by James Sprunt and originally published in 1920, the book provides a detailed and comprehensive overview of the various ships that were lost at sea, including their names, dates, and causes of their demise. In addition, the book also covers the history of blockade runners that were used during the Civil War and their role in the war effort. Sprunt's writing is informative and engaging, providing readers with a fascinating glimpse into the world of commercial shipping and the impact of the Civil War on the North Carolina coast. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in maritime history or the American Civil War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.