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Larry Jorgensen first became fascinated with Michigan's Upper Peninsula and its unique history while writing and reporting for television news in Green Bay. However, his journey into that world of news had begun much earlier in northern Wisconsin where he worked during high school for the weekly newspaper in Eagle River. Later he was employed by a newspaper publisher in Milwaukee, and then on to radio and television news in Texas and Louisiana, along with wire service and freelance assignments. During all those years he looked forward to return visits to the Keweenaw Peninsula. During one of those visits, Larry discovered the tale of the wreck of the City of Bangor. Learning of that little-known event resulted in his decision to create this written account, which he hopes would share the story of one of Lake Superior's most unusual shipwrecks.
""Shipwrecked and Rescued is a thoroughly researched book about the most famous Keweenaw Peninsula shipwreck. The author clearly describes the timeline of incredible events, noting the vast number of people involved in successful rescue and salvage--a story that continues to this day through authentic artifacts, historic preservation, and family descendants of those who were there."" -- Sean Ley, Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society ""This book is well-written and illustrated. It is almost beyond belief, but wonderful photos serve to corroborate the story."" -- Robert Joynt, Classic Car Club of America ""Jorgensen provides a thorough look at a unique and fascinating Great Lakes shipwreck story."" -- Eric Marsen, Curatorial Specialist, Michigan Maritime Museum ""...in vivid detail, we read the story of how the cars were salvaged and removed from the ship due to the efforts of many people throughout the Keweenaw Peninsula to plow a road where there wasn't one, to transport gasoline to the cars, drive them several at a time to Copper Harbor, open the road to Calumet working from both ends, drive the cars to Calumet to be loaded on a train back to Chrysler for repairs and restoration, all of which took several months. The fact that there were no deaths and almost all the vehicles were rescued, makes this particular shipwreck one of the most unique in the annals of Lake Superior. It is refreshing that a non-native of the U.P. took such an intense interest in this wreck that he made the time to research his topic thoroughly, work with the Keweenaw County Historical Society, search out the background details and utilize a great number of photos so readers can see as well as read the story. All in all, it's a quick and informative read."" -- Deborah K. Frontiera, U.P. Book Review ""There's a lot more to the book as it follows the early history of the ship and its sisters, the aftermath of the disaster, attempted salvage of the ship, and the status of important artifacts up to the present time, all of which are beyond the scope of this review. If you like tales of courage and survival in the worst conditions that Lake Superior can dish out, you'll really enjoy Larry Jorgensen's Shipwrecked and Rescued: The ""City of Bangor"". Be sure to pick up a copy from any of the many bookstores and gift shops on the Keweenaw Peninsula.."" -- Victor R. Volkman, Marquette Monthly
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