"The author of The Raging Sea displays the same talent for research and writing on maritime topics...Powers' narrative grabs and holds with its rich details of nineteenth--century seafaring and modern treasure salvaging. It will certainly win Powers' target audience of 'those who love the sea and its boundless treasures.'"
                                      — Roland Green, Booklist

“Every time you think this story couldn’t possibly take another strange turn, Powers proves that it can, and he does so in highly entertaining fashion.”
                                      —Alison Frankel, author of Double Eagle:  
                                     The Epic Story of the World’s Most Valuable Coin

“A remarkable piece of nautical literature.  Well researched in every detail, Treasure Ship captures the intrigue of one of the most storied ship disasters on the American West Coast.”
                                     —Jim Gibbs, author of Pacific Graveyard and Peril at Sea

“Powers captures the era beautifully.  Treasure Ship is a thoroughly engaging read. . . . A fine companion work to Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea.”
                                     —Kevin F. McMurray, author of Deep Descent, Dark Descent

 “Powers weaves his extensive research about a shipwreck in 1865 into a fascinating tale whose intrigue continues for 150 years.”
                                      —Judith A. Howard, author of Category 5: The Story of Camille

“Dennis Powers brings history to life, as he relates with compelling drama this classic nautical adventure, the true story of a ship’s sinking that is as fascinating as the story of the Titanic.”
                                      —David Flohr, Director and Treasurer, Deep Sea Research, Inc.

“The author recounts the last voyage of the S.S. Brother Jonathan, long shrouded in mystery, with accuracy and skill.  This book is a good read.”
                                      —William Kooiman, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

“Powers has a flare for journalism.  His writing style is colorful, detailed, dramatic, and informational.”
                                      —Reader Views

“This is a fascinating story that’s as good a piece of history as you will read.”
                                      —Bookviews (Alan Caruba)

The Numismatist magazine’s selection for “Best Reads of 2006.”

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