Routledge Maritime Archaeology of German Submarine Wrecks Book

Explore the hidden history of the English Channel with this detailed study on German U-boat wrecks. Over three decades of hydrographical marine surveys have uncovered significant sites from both World War I and World War II. This work by nautical archaeologist and historian Innes McCartney provides a deep look at how physical evidence on the ocean floor compares to established historical records. Through systemic dives and careful recording, McCartney identifies a major gap in our understanding of naval warfare. His research reveals that the actual distribution and number of wrecks do not match previously published histories. In fact, the study finds that approximately 41% of U-boat war losses in the Channel during World War I were previously unaccounted for in historical literature. This book is an essential resource for those interested in military history, maritime archaeology, and the factual reality of submarine warfare in the English Channel.