According to divers and locals, a World War One submarine rests in the calm waters off the beach in Bayville, Long Island, New York. Diver and researcher Adam Grohman and his crew "dive" into the waters of the Long Island Sound and into the archives to prove once and for all the story behind the Bayville Submarine Mystery!

Shipwrecks are more than just twisted metal and decaying wood. They are interesting because of the stories behind the wreckage and the underwater debris fields. The circumstances surrounding why the wrecks occurred in the first place is what is interesting. The people, the events, the storm or military action that resulted in the vessel, ship, or plane to find an earlier than planned descent into the shallows or depths of the deep is what drives my research.

Uncovering or unearthing the story behind the wreck is what fascinates and drives my search for finding any or all information during the research process. Every vessel represents more than just a man-made creation for capitalism or military need, but rather it represents a piece of time that has slipped beneath the waves into a dark grave. At the bottom it silently awaits for its story to be told and remembered.

Claimed by the Sea provides an intimate look at eleven shipwrecks and maritime disasters that occured in the waters of New York and Long Island. Diver, researcher and author, Adam Grohman dives into the archives to explore the histories of various wrecks including Savannah, Lexington, U.S.S. Ohio, Circassian, Seawanhaka, Oregon, Louis V. Place, General Slocum, U.S.S. San Diego, Andrea Doria and the Gwendoline Steers. The chapters provide an in depth history of the vessel, the circumstances surrounding their eventual demise, and subsequent exploration by divers and explorers, in the waters of and around New York. Claimed by the Sea is heavily illustrated and contains extensive footnotes, source listings and several appendices including a glossary of diving and nautical terminology. Claimed by the Sea is an excellent opportunity for armchair historians and seasoned underwater explorers to dip beneath the waves of history to explore the tragedy and triumph of man versus the sea.

Available June 24, 2008 - $15.00 plus shipping and handling.

Allied shipping losses during the early stages of the Second World War forced the United States Government to rapidly build an efficient and reliable merchant fleet. The Liberty ship, a four hundred and forty one foot long welded constructed ship capable of carrying anything from jeeps to tanks, ammunition to fuel, and radios to troops, was the work-horse of the Allied supply chain. 2,710 of these massive crafts were constructed during the war, with one built in only four and a half days from stem to stern. One of the fleet was named after millionaire cereal magnate Charles William Post. Ugly Duckling is the definitive look at one of the ships of the Liberty fleet that supplied Allied Forces from Murmansk to Saipan, Italy to New Zealand, and every other port of call where the Allies fought for liberty.

The navies of the North and South shifted from sail to steam and from wood to iron as they battled for a strategic naval advantage during the American Civil War. Beneath the Blue & Grey Waves provides an in-depth study of the sub-marine warfare that occured during the Civil War. Included is new information regarding a submarine vessel not previously identified by historians. Beneath the Blue & Grey Waves is an excellent way to dive below the surface and learn more about the exciting and pivotal submarine technology that played an important role in the naval war of the conflict.

“Mask, Fins & Knife is a truly unique book, offering a comprehensive chronological history of the underwater equipment used by the Navy SEALs and their predecessors. Adam Grohman is encyclopedic in his knowledge, and extremely thorough in his research. The historical quotes, detailed descriptions and numerous photographs are very engaging. This a must-have book, not only for military enthusiasts, but also as a source of reference material. It is rare to see a book of this caliber and I am proud to include it in our museum collection!”

- Ruth McSween, Curator
National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum