nova scotia's rocky shoreline has been the cause of many shipwrecks throughout the province's colonial history, spanning to the present day. unpredictable weather, some of the busiest shipping routes in the world, the rocky coastline, and its strategic location during wartimes has meant the demise of hundreds of vessels along the province's coast. tales of buried treasure, restless spirits of deceased sailors and pirates, and phantom ships are intrinsically linked with this history. creighton's stories explore this link between the supernatural and tragedy, making note of ties to significant historical events such as the acadian expulsion.