Kelly: The adventurous Life of Kelly Tarlton (2nd ed)
Kelly Tarlton became a legend within his own lifetime for his many adventures with treasure hunting, marine archaeology, the museum of shipwrecks at Paihia – and perhaps best known for Kelly Tarlton’s Underwater World public aquarium in Auckland, New Zealand that was opened in 1985 just a few weeks before his death at the age of 47. Built in disused sewage storage tanks, the aquarium used a new form of acrylic shaping, which allowed curved tunnels rather than viewing areas with flat panels. This exciting book unfolds the whole story – from his early days as a champion spearfisherman and pioneer diver, and through countless shipwreck salvages in New Zealand and overseas.
Author: E.V. Sale
Publication Date: 2010
Pages: 192, black and white with some colour plates
Book format: Large Trade Paperback
Size: 170 x 235 x 18mm
ISBN: 9780790000091