Arthur Mack - Old Man of the Sea

Standard Edition: black & white illustrations Lifelong Portsmouth resident Arthur Mack was born into a world of poverty and hardship at the time of the Great Depression. By the age of seven he was scavenging the mud of Portsmouth Harbour to help support his family. Having survived the World War II Blitz he became a career fisherman, relying on his luck, strength and wits to earn a living from the Solent. His affinity with the sea, uncanny luck...
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Standard Edition: black & white illustrations

Lifelong Portsmouth resident Arthur Mack was born into a world of poverty and hardship at the time of the Great Depression. By the age of seven he was scavenging the mud of Portsmouth Harbour to help support his family. Having survived the World War II Blitz he became a career fisherman, relying on his luck, strength and wits to earn a living from the Solent.

His affinity with the sea, uncanny luck and curiosity netted Arthur finds of antiquities and artefacts from thousands of years of human activity in coastal Hampshire. His archaeological discoveries can be found in museums throughout southern England, and his contributions to maritime historical knowledge are documented worldwide.

He will chiefly be remembered for the discovery and exploration of the wreck of the first HMS INVINCIBLE, a pivotal influence on 18th century warship design and technological bridge between the MARY ROSE and the VICTORY.

This is Arthur's story, from illiterate mudlark to respected amateur archaeologist.

A uniquely-written anecdotal biography that is richly illustrated with numerous pictures of Arthur from throughout his lifetime, and photos of his many incredible archaeological finds as documented at the time of discovery and subsequently on display in museums.