This book was written by the only journalist to go on the project. it gives another viewpoint from that of Kieth Jessop in his account ‘Goldfinger’, and the two should be read to get an overall picture of a fantastic bit of marine recovery.
ISBN 0-246-11778-8
IMPORTANT: Please note the author of this article, Peter Mitchell, passed away in 2015. You are welcome to leave comments as other site visitors are sometimes able to answer queries and also enjoy sharing relevant historical information. Unfortunately I cannot help with enquiries re shipwrecks etc. Best, Chris (Peter's son)
John Williams says
If you want a good balance on accounts about this historic recovery the Rik Whartons, ‘Salvage of the Century’ is a better read.
The Penrose book was removed from sale in the UK by court order. I obtained a copy from the States to read. Having read alll 3 books, the 2 Wharton and Jessop books are the best.
(Keith Jessop died last month) May 2010. RIP
Aart Dane says
I have just finished reading Keith Jessops book Goldfinder Being a recreational diver having dived wrecks in the Soloman Islands and the presedent Coolidge in Esperito Santo Iam aware of the dangers of deep dives I particulary enjoyed the technical explanations in Keiths book I was saddened to find he passed away recently when researching his story yes RIP
Paul Blewett says
You can still buy it from Amazon!!
jim sutherland says
Just finished Keith Jessops Goldfinder, a great read so sad to read that he had passed away. He was a great guy and deserved better from some of the hangers on, that exist under stones. R.I.P Keith