Riddle. With a known reputation for being dangerous, the coast of North Carolina has been navigated by ships for centuries and is referred to as the "Graveyard of the Atlantic." More than 2,000 shipwrecks have occurred since 1582 through 2012, with contributing factors such as weather, geography, war, piracy, among others. This historic account tells the stories behind shipwrecks, illustrating the best and the worst of mankind while showing undying courage and compassion. 128 pages, 187 B&W photos, 6½"x 9¼", softcover.