ACHUKA Book of the Day 12 May 2026
Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC
ISBN: 9781836002390
Why do ships sink? What really happens when they go down? Join Dr Profundo on a voyage across the world’s waters to uncover the astonishing true stories behind real-life shipwrecks.
With more than 50 fascinating case studies uncovering the mysteries surrounding shipwrecks beneath the waves, The Shipwreck Atlas offers a captivating journey through maritime history and discovery.
Learn about:
- The Mary Rose, a shipwreck which left historians scratching their heads for centuries.
- The SS Gairsoppa which sank in just twenty minutes.
- The HMS Erebus and HMS Terror which were trapped in ice before sinking in Arctic Waters in 1848.
- SS Sultana’s deadly explosion on the Mississippi River.
- . . . and many more extraordinary stories from across the world’s waters.
Each spread features full-bleed artwork and engaging annotations, bringing the drama and mystery of each wreck to life. Discover the ships in their glory days and their resting places on the ocean floor, zoom in on remarkable artefacts and learn fascinating facts through ‘Did you know?’ bubbles and ‘In numbers’ lists.
Follow Jo, the author, (who has spent 6 years preparing this book for publication) on
Follow the book’s illustrator there too:
Shipwrecks! Clues! Crafts! Join us this half term for a fun workshop led by Jo Arnold, author of The Shipwreck Atlas. We will take part in a battleship gameshow and turn into shipwreck detectives.
🗓️ Thursday 28th May
⏰ 3:00-4:00pm
📚 Ideal ages 7+
🎟️ Tickets via bio pic.twitter.com/oYoEDI34gb— Alligator's Mouth (@alligatorsmouth) May 6, 2026
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