Door County is the final resting place of many shipwrecks.

Jon Paul Van Harpen takes the lure of shipwrecks through photographs and brings them to life with the fascinating stories of peril and salvation. He has been involved with diving and shipwreck archaeology for over 30 years. From the treasure galleons off Florida to the schooners of the Great Lakes, he has found the greates treasure is history it self.

The Images of America series celebrates the history of neighborhoods, towns, and cities accross the country. Using archival photographs, each title presents the distinctive stories from the past that shape the character of the community today. Arcadia is proud to play a part in the preservation of local heritage, making history available to all.