Kapitanov ključ
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| Author | Ivan Sivec |
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| Language | Slovenian |
| Publisher | Založba Mladinska knjiga |
Publication date | 2004 |
| Publication place |  Slovenia |
| Pages | 249 |
| ISBN | 86-11-16784-8 |
Kapitanov ključ is a Slovenian novel by author Ivan Sivec. It was first published in 2004 by Mladinska knjiga. The story blends historical elements with fictional adventure, centered on the sunken ship Rex, located between Izola and Koper, described as larger than the Titanic. It follows a grandfather and grandson exploring the ship's mysteries and treasures.[1]
Plot
The novel follows a grandfather and his grandson as they investigate the Rex, a grand shipwreck off the Slovenian coast between Izola and Koper, said to have sailed between Genoa and New York. The narrative weaves factual details about the ship with a fictional treasure hunt, exploring themes of history, mystery, and family connection.[1]
Background
The novel is inspired by local legends about the Rex shipwreck, a vessel absent from official historical records but well known in Slovenian coastal folklore. Ivan Sivec researched the ship with contributor Marjan Kralj, a local from Izola, incorporating real and imagined elements. Published in the Knjigožer collection, the 249-page book appeals to both young and adult readers.[1][2]
See also
Kapitanov ključ “Vsaka potopljena ladja skriva v svojih nedrjih zaklad, tudi Rex, potopljen med Izolo in Koprom. Razlika je samo v tem, da je ta potopljena kraljica precej večja od znamenitega Titanika.” Francesco Pinomare, kapitan dolge plovbe
VIR : https://sivec.net/portfolio-items/kapitanov-kljuc/
References
- ^ a b c Kralj, Marjan. "Kapitanov ključ". Ivan Sivec (in Slovenian). Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ Sivec, Ivan (2004). Kapitanov ključ (in Slovenian). Mladinska knjiga. ISBN 978-86-11-16784-8.