This book, enriched with inland and underwater photographs, presents a comprehensive account of the rich maritime heritage of Goa. Reconstructing the maritime history of Goa with onshore and offshore explorations, it describes in detail coastal geology and geomorphology of Goa.

Further dealing with shipwreck exploration in Goan waters, it details the explorations of shipwreck of Sunchi Reef, off St. George’s Reef, of the Amee Shoals, off Sail Rock and Galgibaga, and off Aguada Bay. It also details the stone and iron anchors from Goa waters, use of timber in shipbuilding industry and analysis of timber and coating material on an iron anchor recovered off Aguada Bay, Goa.