{"product_id":"lake-michigan-gales-and-tales-vanishing-ships-tragic-wrecks-and-historic-rescues-hardcover","title":"Lake Michigan Gales and Tales: Vanishing Ships, Tragic Wrecks and Historic Rescues - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael Passwater\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe waters of Lake Michigan are a calm and tranquil place--until they aren't\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLake Mishigami, as the Ojibwe referred to the big waters of Lake Michigan, has a violent side, especially when the winds roar, creating waves that are freshwater giants. These waves have mercilessly taken many ships--along with their crews and passengers--to the bottom. Many have paid a dear price for mistakenly thinking this massive lake is nothing but an oversized pond. A single monstrous storm in November of 1880 sank or damaged north of 100 ships and claimed nearly 100 lives. But tragedy on the lake is so often met with heroism, those who brave carnage to save their fellow man. Lake Michigan can go from serene to devilish in less than an hour--author Michael Passwater delves into these transformations and their aftermath.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePurdue professor and shipwreck historian Michael Passwater published his first book, \u003cem\u003eHistorical Shipwrecks and Rescues on Lake Michigan\u003c\/em\u003e, in April 2023, which features the mysterious, unknown reality found lurking behind the lesser-known stories treasured deeply in the waters of our Great Lakes. This led to being featured on \u003cem\u003eWith Respect\u003c\/em\u003e on WHRC radio and \u003cem\u003eExperience Michiana\u003c\/em\u003e on ABC 57 News television. Being nationally published in \u003cem\u003eWreck and Rescue\u003c\/em\u003e magazine (Summer 2024) was followed by speaking engagements at the Bay Area Diver's Conference (November 2024). The author credits fraternizing with personalities such as legendary shipwreck hunter Dave Trotter and highly respected shipwreck historians Robert Jaecks and Brendon Baillod as inspirations in writing his second book, \u003cem\u003eGreat Lakes Gales and Tales\u003c\/em\u003e. The author earned a Bachelor of Science and an Associate of Applied Science degree in electrical engineering technology from Purdue University, where he now teaches engineering. When he is not busy teaching, he dedicates countless hours of research to every shipwreck story, focusing on the fascinating history and heroism that have been lost over time. The only aspect of the author's life he is more passionate about is his love for his fiancée, family and friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9.1 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 05, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45642778116198,"sku":"9781540299437","price":46.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/sUGOOmuFJP9781540299437.webp?v=1779349596","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/lake-michigan-gales-and-tales-vanishing-ships-tragic-wrecks-and-historic-rescues-hardcover","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}