Ron Young Books

Wreck divers cannot be excused for looking to Ron's books for wreck information. Ron has a lot to be proud of with his books and they are must have item for anyone looking for wreck information and advice on where to locate them. His books can be obtained at any reputable bookshop or via Amazon's online facility.

Having completed the book above Ron turned his attention to producing a similar book aimed at the many submarine wrecks which lie scattered around the British coast.

The first edition was without doubt a comprehensive volume indeed, Ron has co - authored the book with historian Pamela Armstrong to produce a wonderful reference guide to lost submarines. Volume two of Silent Warriors book was released at the beginning of the year and continues to record the submarine losses.

*** The Ultimate Shipwreck Guide - Whitby to Berwick ***

There is no denying that Ron has acquired a vast wealth of knowledge, data and experience diving over a period of almost 50 years, however, this new book is far better. This book has far more information about the shipwrecks and crews that were lost over this expansive region of the North Sea from Whitby to Berwick and up to 40 miles offshore. There are 285 wrecks in total, including 22 located in an area known ominously as the 'Graveyard', 30 miles off the River Tyne, that has never previously been written about, as well as some new virgin wrecks that are just waiting to be explored!

The book is jam-packed with valuable information and technical data including the ship's builders, past owners, dates and name changes and in many cases the captains' names. Precise WGS84 GPS positions are supplied for each wreck and these have been meticulously checked over several years to ensure they are correct and as accurate as possible. Many of the wrecks lie in deep water in depths of between 80 and 100 metres - well beyond the range of normal sport divers - however, with new technological advances in equipment they offer exhilarating future projects. Where possible, the ship's service history has been supplied, followed by a detailed account of its final voyage / patrol and its demise. Some of the Board of Trade Wreck Reports, survivor and witness statements tell of harrowing and terrifying anecdotes.