Title: Strange sea tales along the California coast
First published: 2000
Description: True stories uncovered from local newspaper archives reveal a California that has remained buried for decades.  


TREASURE

Find out about  pirate treasure, undiscovered loot from a sunken gambling ship off Huntington Beach, lost treasure from California missions.

TERROR

Relive the horror of the great shark scare of 1959.

THE BIZARRE

Learn about the hunt for the Lizard People under Los Angeles City Hall, and Viking ships in the desert.

HISTORY

Discover the history of the fishing industry, otter hunting, and whaling in Southern California, early Southern California surfing and the battle between Los Angeles and Long Beach for control of San Pedro Bay.

DISCOVER IF:

Sea monsters lurk in the depths of the ocean between Southern California and San Clemente Island.
Sunken Japanese mini subs from World War II are lying at the bottom of San Pedro Bay.
Subjects: Anecdotes, History, Local, Legends, Local History, Marine animals, Treasure-trove, Treasure troves
Places: Long Beach (Calif.), Southern California
LC classification: F867 .B94 2000