Merchant Vessels of the United States
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Published: 1972
Total Pages: 1788
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Fourth Arm of Defense
Author: Salvatore R. Mercogliano
Publisher: Government Printing Office
Published: 2017
Total Pages: 88
ISBN-13: 9780945274964
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis publication is the eighth in the series The U.S. Navy and the Vietnam War. The publication focuses on the sealift and logistic operations during the war and includes a number of photographs as well as sidebars detailing specific people and ships involved in the logistic operations. This historical pictorial reference would be of interest to students, historians, members of the military, specifically the Navy, and military leaders, veterans, Vietnam War veterans, and the U.S. merchant marines.
Merchant Marine Officer's Handbook
Author: Edward A. Turpin
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Published: 1965
Total Pages: 910
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAmerican Merchant Seaman's Manual
Author: William B. Hayler
Publisher: Schiffer + ORM
Published: 2009-07-06
Total Pages: 771
ISBN-13: 150730059X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Merchant Marine is composed of all the commercial ships of a country and the personnel that man them. The American Merchant Seaman's Manual has been the primary seamanship text and reference book for the American Merchant Marine for more than sixty years. Merchant mariners going to sea for the first time need to know as much about their new job, their ship, the sea, and the Merchant Marine as they can. This manual is designed to provide the knowledge that these new seamen need to embark upon their careers at sea. Since the sixth edition was published in 1981, many changes have been made in each new printing. Changes in this new edition include: - A new chapter on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers - Data on merchant fleets throughout the world - A revised chapter on wire rope - A bibliography for sources of additional reading
Merchant Mariners at War
Author: George J Billy
Publisher: University Press of Florida
Published: 2008-09-14
Total Pages: 305
ISBN-13: 0813047900
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThousands of cargo ships sailed in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters of World War II manned by young men who braved blockades, torpedoes, and bombings to deliver vital supplies to the Allied forces and make victory possible. These mariners have received little if any credit; they are the forgotten group of "the greatest generation." Merchant Mariners at War offers firsthand accounts of the wartime experiences of veterans who graduated from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy--the largest supplier of ships' officers in WWII. Gathered over more than a decade at the academy in Kings Point, New York, the interviews offer a unique portrait of the young officers who delivered the vital war materiel and provide a valuable window into the world of the merchant marine during WWII. The stories often include startling accounts of privation and endurance. Their stories give voice to a new perspective on WWII maritime history. Chapters cover such subjects as Liberty ships, U-Boats, the Battle of the Atlantic, D-Day, the Philippines, the vast Pacific, and the Murmansk Run. Throughout the book, interesting anecdotes from the veterans enliven the narrative and add to its contribution to the historical record--heretofore non-existent.
Heroes in Dungarees
Author: Estate of: John Bunker
Publisher: Naval Institute Press
Published: 2013-01-15
Total Pages: 391
ISBN-13: 1612512054
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA World War II merchant seaman, John Bunker takes a thorough look at the American merchant marines' significant contributions to the war effort. There are plenty of fascinating facts about their extensive supply operations, but the focus of the book is on the men and their often-heroic actions. Bunker draws from his own experiences to describe the action at sea and also includes the personal stories of many other civilian participants. It is an engaging portrayal of the courage, bravery, and ingenuity demonstrated by these merchant seamen. All theaters of operation using U.S. merchant ships are covered; in addition, Bunker provides information on events before the country entered the war when efforts were being made to build more ships and to recruit the men necessary to crew the huge fleet.
The French Assault on American Shipping, 1793-1813
Author: Greg H. Williams
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2009-10-21
Total Pages: 543
ISBN-13: 0786454075
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDuring the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic eras, France was plagued by war and crop failures and was desperately in need of supplies. Legally and illegally, French privateers and cruisers took cargo from merchant vessels of every nation, perhaps the United States more than any other. At least 6,479 U.S. claims involving more than 2,300 vessels were filed and these claims give a close approximation of American goods lost to the French. The three main sections of this reference book present a comprehensive accounting of the losses (arranged by ship), descriptions of court cases involving important questions of law, and the disposition of claims. Also included are a glossary, a list of geographical locations mentioned in the text, and an overview of relevant acts of Congress, proclamations, treaties, and foreign decrees.
Looking for a Ship
Author: John McPhee
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Published: 2011-04-01
Total Pages: 254
ISBN-13: 1429958111
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is an extraordinary tale of life on the high seas aboard one of the last American merchant ships, the S.S. Stella Lykes, on a forty-two-day journey from Charleston down the Pacific coast of South America. As the crew of the Stella Lykes makes their ocean voyage, they tell stories of other runs and other ships, tales of disaster, stupidity, greed, generosity, and courage.
Woody, Cisco, and Me
Author: Jim Longhi
Publisher: iBooks
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780743480048
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWoody, Cisco and Me is a must read romp, reading like a novel, that gives the reader rare insight into World War II experiences in the Merchant Marine with Woody Guthrie, his folksinging friend Cisco Houston, and Jim Longhi, who was shamed by Woody and Cisco into joining with them. Brilliantly told - with pathos and humor - it is an irresitible story of bravery and hardship, sacrifice and boredom, and life and death, appealing not only to folk music fans, but to those interested in tales of World War II adventures as well.
Sailing on Friday
Author: John A. Butler
Publisher: Potomac Books
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 312
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book recounts the colorful history of the U.S. merchant fleet in times of war and peace, from 1776 to the present. Twice in U.S. history, the American maritime fleet grew to become one of the most powerful in the world, only to decline thereafter. The author includes accounts of little-noted innovations that had long-lasting effects, daring ocean rescues, sea battles, and financial gambles that won or lost fortunes.
