The courage and perseverance of the crew and passengers of the Central America is a story which rivals that of Shackleton and the Endurance. That tale is very neatly combined with the fascinating story of Tommy Thompson's mammoth undertaking to find the wreck. He and his partners' creativity, ingenuity, and determination are nothing short of inspiring. Gary Kinder has a knack for conveying the excitement of the hunt. I've read two books since this one, but this is the one I keep thinking about. You won't be disappointed.