New Carissa

The Ship That Refused To Die

by Steven Michael Smith


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Book Details

Language : English
Publication Date : 05/11/2010

Format : Softcover
Dimensions : 8.5x8.5
Page Count : 52
ISBN : 9781452066127

About the Book

On February 4th, 1999 the 690-foot cargo ship named the New Carissa ran aground off the Oregon Coast new Coos Bay.  What started out to be a routine salvageable rescue operation, turned into one of the largest and most expensive maritime disasters ever recorded in Oregon's history.  This is the true story behind the "The Ship That Refused To Die."


About the Author

Steven Michael Smith is a native to the Pacific Northwest.  He has been photographing and studying the state of Oregon for over thirty years.  He taught Junior High Science for seven years, emphasizing the natural wonders found within the state.

In 1999, Steven was given private access to the New Carissa Shipwreck to photographically document the ever changing events with the disaster.