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Diving stations : the story of Captain George Hunt and the Ultor /by Peter Dornan. Dornan, Peter, 2010. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 92Hunt:629.123Ultor

Death on the hell ships : prisoners at sea in the Pacific war Michno, Gregory F 2001 • BOOK • 1 copy available. 940.542.6

The Milk Cows : U-boat tankers at war, 1941-1945 /John White. White, John F. 2009. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 623.827(43)"1941/1945"

Strike from the sea : the Royal Navy & US Navy at war in the Middle East /Iain Ballantyne. Ballantyne, Iain, 2004. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 355.49"1949/2003"(42:73)

Thetis down : the slow death of a submarine /Tony Booth. "On 1 June 1939 His Majesty's Submarine Thetis sank in Liverpool. Her loss is still the worst peacetime submarine disaster the Royal Navy has faced when ninety-nine men drowned or slowly suffocated during their last fifty hours of life. The disaster became an internationally famous event."--Provided by the publisher. 2008. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 656.61.085.3THETIS

Amphibious assault Falklands : the battle of San Carlos Water The author was in charge of the amphibious operations in the Falklands War. He describes some of the problems involved in recreating a largely abandoned operational technique in an ad-hoc fashion. During the time it took to 'go south' some sense of order was imposed and a not very well defined command structure evolved. The author tells how San Carlos Water was chosen for the assault and subsequent inshore operations. Contains extensive black and white photographs. 1996 • BOOK • 1 copy available. 623.828.2(42)

Tracing your seafaring ancestors : a guide to maritime photographs for family historians /Simon Wills. Photographs of your seafaring ancestors may tell you more about their lives than you realize, and Simon Wills's helpful and practical guide shows you how to identify and interpret the evidence caught on camera. Since maritime roles have been so vital to Britain's prosperity and military might, they are among the commonest professions depicted in photographs of our ancestors, and his handbook is the ideal introduction to them. Maybe your ancestor was a seaman in the Royal Navy, a ship's captain, a steward on an ocean liner, or an officer in the naval reserves? This book shows you how to spot photographic clues to an individual's career. Whether your ancestor served in the merchant navy or the Royal Navy or in another seagoing role such as a fisherman, a lifeboatman, or even a ship's passenger, Simon Wills's book will be your guide. 2016. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 929.3

Monitors of the Royal Navy : how the fleet brought the big guns to bear /by Jim Crossley. Crossley, F. J.-(F. Jim), 2013. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 623.821.4(42)

Rodney and the breaking of the line / by Peter Trew. Trew, Peter. 2006. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 92RODNEY, GEORGE BRYDGES

Tracing your Royal Marine ancestors : a guide for family historians /Richard Brooks and Matthew Little. Brooks, Richard. 2008. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 929.5

Plan Z : the Nazi bid for naval dominance /by David Wragg. Wragg, David W. 2008. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 940.542

Pirate queens : the lives of Anne Bonny and Mary Read /Rebecca Alexandra Simon. Simon, Rebecca-(College teacher), 2022. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 910.45

Naval air : celebrating a century of naval flying /by Philip Kaplan. "Naval aviation arrived early in the last century in the form of balloons and airships employed by the British Royal Navy for reconnaissance, and interest was stirring in naval circles in a greater aeronautical capacity for the service. Britain's tradition of projecting a global reach through her sea power would, in the view of many, be greatly enhanced by such a capability. Among the first advocates of military aircraft development was British naval minister, Winston Churchill. Over the course of the last century since this point of inception, huge leaps have been made in the design, development, and performance of naval aircraft. This comprehensive account, brought to us by eminent aviation historian Philip Kaplan, details the journey from origin through early development into wartime deployment. This is carried forward through post-war innovations and into modern conflicts such as the Falklands campaign. Attention is paid to the key landmarks of aviation history, such as Taranto, Pearl Harbour, The Doolittle Raid, the Battle of Midway and the Korean campaign. Reference is also paid throughout to the flying aces; the high points in the combat careers of the greatest naval and marine aviators of the past century. Kaplan weaves multiple threads in an effort to produce a comprehensive and detailed history. One of these is the part played by women in the history of flight, detailing a journey characterised by ever-closer involvement at the vanguard of aviation development, showing how societal changes have impacted upon this area in tune with others. Bringing the history up to date, there is a section dedicated to the Helicopter, its varying uses, current disposition and status of the various types in the U.S and British navies. Complemented by a collection of interesting photographs, this is sure to appeal to aviation enthusiasts as well as social historians of the past one hundred years; this isn't just a history of the various aircraft but of the people who got them off the ground and flew them into a new century."--Dust jacket. 2013. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 359.38(42:73)

The world of sea power guide / David Wragg. "In one volume the reader will find the composition and details of all naval elements of the armed forces of 137 nations, including paramilitary organizations such as the US Coast Guard Service. The book starts with an introduction based on the situation today and the response of the leading maritime powers. This is an interesting period, and one of with considerable uncertainty for the Royal Navy following the Strategic Defence Review."--Provided by the publisher. 2012. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 355.49(100)

Offshore ferry services of England and Scotland / by Peter C. Smith. "This is a practical guide to the many offshore ferry services that sail from English and Scottish ports to destinations on continental Europe, Ireland and Britain's many islands. Details will include the ferries in current service, a description of the routes, car and truck capacity, destinations, on-board facilities, terminals, access and roads, contact details and finally a short history of each ferry line."--Provided by the publisher. 2012. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 656.66(42)

The Battle of Jutland / by Jonathan Sutherland and Diane Canwell. "The Battle of Jutland was the greatest naval engagement of the First World War, if not any war. The events leading up to the battle gave the indication that it would be a major British naval victory. But as it would transpire the results were a lot less clearcut. It had been the German vessels that had soured relations between Britain and Germany, but in the end the fleet had proved inadequate. Whilst the Germans claimed a victory, in Britain, Jutland was celebrated as another Trafalgar. Detailing the account of this colossal sea battle, the authors draw on official reports and despatches, as well as notable accounts by those such as Rudyard Kipling. The battle is placed in its context in the war and the opposing fleets and commanders are examined. The initial German plan and the British response provided the catalyst for the engagement and the battle cruiser and fleet action is examined in detail, drawing on eyewitness accounts. The five distinct phases of the battle began with the first encounter between the opposing battle cruisers. The second phase saw the Germans pursuing what they believed to be the British fleet. Then suddenly they came under heavy bombardment from the British main fleet under Jellicoe. After Admiral Scheer failed to escape into the Baltic, the final phase was fought with the Germans in full retreat. The book analyses the damage assessment on both sides and their true losses. A full order of battle is provided, with many illustrations of the key commanders. An extensive bibliography and reference section supports the work. " -- Provided by the publisher. 2014. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 940.456(489)

Birth, marriage and death records : a guide for family historians /by David Annal, Audrey Collins. Birth, marriage and death records are an essential resource for family historians, and this handbook is an authoritative introduction to them. It explains the original motives for registering these milestones in individual lives, describes how these record-keeping systems evolved, and shows how they can be explored and interpreted. 2012. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 929.5

The Royal Navy and the Peruvian-Chilean War, 1879-1881 : Rudolf de Lisle's diaries and watercolors /edited by Gerard de Lisle. 2007. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 355.353(83)"1879/1881"

The war on hospital ships, 1914-1918 / Stephen McGreal. McGreal, Stephen, 2008. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 623.828.6"1914/1918"

Churchill's admiral in two world wars : admiral of the Fleet Lord Keyes of Zeebrugge and Dover GCB KCVO CMG DSO /Jim Crossley. "Roger Keyes was the archetype of 19th to 20th century Royal Navy officers. A superb seaman, inspiring leader and fearless fighter he immediately caught the eye of senior figures in the naval establishment as well as the up and coming politician, Winston Churchill. The relationship between these two brave men survived disappointment, disagreement and eventually disillusion. Unlike some of his contemporaries Keyes was unable to make the transition from sailor to politician and was inclined to embarrass his friends and allies by his intemperate language and total lack of political acumen. Always eager to lead from the front and hurl himself at the enemy his mind set tended to be that of a junior officer trying to prove himself, not that of a senior Admiral. Trained in some of the last of Britain's sailing warships, Keyes served in submarines in the North Sea, destroyers in China and as a senior staff officer in the disastrous Gallipoli campaign. As commander of the Dover Patrol he planned and led the highly controversial Zeebrugge Raid and successfully combated U-boats passing along the English Channel. In World War II he begged to be given a combat command but, in spite of their close personal friendship, Churchill realised that he was too old to be suitable for a front line role and his undisguised contempt for many senior Naval and Airforce officers made him extremely unpopular in official circles. To his credit, Churchill did not let his personal friendship and admiration of Keyes blind him to his temperamental and intellectual limitations. Both men were big enough not to let professional conflict destroy mutual personal admiration and friendship."--Provided by the publisher. 2020. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 92KEYES

Tracing your shipbuilding ancestors : a guide for family historians /by Anthony Burton. Burton, Anthony, 2010. • BOOK • 2 copies available. 929.3

British warships, 1860-1906 : a photographic history /N. J. Dingle. Dingle, Nicholas J. 2009. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 623.82(42)"1860/1906"

Sir Martin Frobisher : seaman, soldier, explorer /Taliesin Trow. A biography of Elizabethan mariner Martin Frobisher. Knighted for his services against the Spanish Armada, Frobisher was the first Englishman to seek a Northwest passage to China, commanding three voyages into Canada and Greenland. 2010. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 92FROBISHER

Frigate commander / by Tom Wareham. Wareham, Tom 2004. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 92MOORE, GRAHAM

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