Treasures, Shipwrecks and the Dawn of Red Sea Diving
A Pioneer's Journey
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Dived Up Publications
Published:11th Mar '25
Should be back in stock very soon
The extraordinary story of the entrepreneur who pioneered Red Sea dive tourism with a cast of unforgettable characters. How a diving school in a train carriage at the edge of the desert became a global destination.
In a groundbreaking era of uncharted dives, historical discoveries, and remarkable encounters, Howard Rosenstein unearthed sunken treasures, from Roman coins to unmapped depths, while navigating the complexities of a region still marked by conflict. His adventures were interwoven with brushes with underwater legends, authors, photographers, and world leaders, and he found himself a player in the delicate dance of peace negotiations. Through his pioneering dive centers, Howard ignited a passion for the underwater world in a generation, hoping this shared magic would endure, even as the tides of peace brought inevitable change.
'Unbelievable stories that are most wonderful because they are true'- Sylvia Earle
'Endlessly entertaining... A vivid memoir packed with characters and anecdotes.'- SCUBA magazine
'Like a series of well-told, deco beer anecdotes but with a lot more depth, a lot less beer, and many more interesting characters than the average post-dive stories.... A very satisfying read.'- DIVE magazine
'This is a fascinating story and one well told.'- Divernet
'A rollicking fun tale'- Kathy Sullivan, history-making astronaut and oceanographer
'A fascinating story'- Marty Snyderman, photojournalist
'Howard Rosenstein had a dream that he made a reality - he built, and they came.'- David Doubilet
'A gripping tale.'- Undercurrent
'A fascinating story that, if it was not the real-life of Howard Rosenstein, it would make a first-class adventure novel.'- Dan Orr, Diving Industry Consultant
'A very good and entertaining read.'- Nereus.
'For anyone passionate about scuba diving, underwater exploration, or simply a well-told adventure, Howard Rosenstein's memoir is a must-read.'- Inside Scuba
'An exciting story.'- divemaster.de
ISBN: 9781909455542
Dimensions: 234mm x 156mm x 15mm
Weight: 560g
216 pages
Revised edition