Sunderland Built Merchant Ships Sunk By U Boat In World War One
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Sunderland Built Merchant Ships Sunk By U Boat In World War One
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Author : John J. Mclelland
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2017-09-06
Sunderland Built Merchant Ships Sunk By U Boat In World War One written by John J. Mclelland and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-06 with categories.
Sunderland Built Merchant Ships Sunk by U Boats in World War One This book tells part of the story, of the former ship building town of Sunderland on the North-East Coast of England and of the many merchant ships that were built in the town, that were sunk by U Boats in World War One. Once dubbed the biggest shipbuilding town in the World by the New York Times, an accolade that still held some truth in the early years of the 20th Century. Sunderland's shipbuilding yards were all based on the River Wear and all were within the boundaries of the town unlike many other great ship building areas of the country. The Tyne, for example, has yards in the town of Jarrow, Hebburn and South Shields and the Clyde has several towns on its banks where ship building occurred. As I write this in 2017, the shipbuilding yards of Sunderland have been quiet for some 33 years a victim of Government and European Union cutbacks. Ship building is today, a dying art in the United Kingdom with a few odd yards building for the much-reduced Royal Navy and smaller boats and ships, for the likes of the off-shore industry. Sunderland has a proud history, an industrial history that lies in its past. There are no ship builders left, no marine engine manufacturers, no coal mines, no ship owners of the likes of James Westoll who ran a fleet of Tramp Steamers who picked up cargoes wherever they could, sailing from port to port arriving at its home port in the UK, perhaps once a year. This book tells the story of each of the 810 ships sunk or damaged by U boat during World War One. It also tells of some, of the famous ships like the Lusitania sunk by U20 in May 1915 and the Carpathia, the ship that rescued several hundred passengers from the Titanic on that fateful April day in 1912. It tells the story of some of the Royal Navy ships sunk in that war, often by U boat or by mine, laid by U Boats such as HMS Hampshire and its famous passenger, Lord Kitchener, who died off the Orkney Isles just a few days after the Battle of Jutland. It tells of the ships sunk with explosives, laid by U boats who stopped the ship, forced its crew to abandon ship, to lay an explosive scuttling charge. It tells of a few French and Italian ships, that suffered massive loss of life and also includes a few of the merchant ships, built in Sunderland, that were victims of the Kaiser's Raiders throughout WW1. The 'Sunderland Snapshots' reflect a little about life in the town of Sunderland, the cost of clothing, cloth and hats, the life and history of the town of Sunderland, it's people, it's heroes during the war and its industries. It tells a little of what the town was like before and after the war, but mostly it's about the ships that were sunk, those that were damaged to live and fight again, some to be sunk in that second great 20th Century conflict. It tells about the enemy, the U boat, their strategy and tactics about some of the U boat captains. It reflects the horror and price of the war at sea, the vital lifeline of the North Atlantic, bringing the food, the fuel and the weaponry to keep Britain fighting.
British Merchant Ships Sunk By U Boats In World War One
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Author : A. J. Tennent
language : en
Publisher: Periscope Publishing Ltd.
Release Date : 2006-03
British Merchant Ships Sunk By U Boats In World War One written by A. J. Tennent and has been published by Periscope Publishing Ltd. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-03 with categories.
Containing 258 pages, this is a tennents reference book on the loss of every British merchant ship sunk by German submarine in the great war.
Sunderland Vs U Boat
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Author : Mark Lardas
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2023-10-26
Sunderland Vs U Boat written by Mark Lardas and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-10-26 with History categories.
An illustrated examination of the role played by the Sunderland as an antisubmarine aircraft during the Battle of the Atlantic, focusing on the key battles of the Biscay campaign in 1943–44. The Sunderland is an iconic British aircraft of World War II, and the only RAF Coastal Command type to perform frontline service throughout the conflict. Its prime target – the German U-boat – was a deadly adversary to Allied warships and other oceangoing vessels, but proved vulnerable to detection and air attacks from the radar-equipped Sunderland. This book examines the respective advantages and drawbacks of these two maritime predators by providing a vivid analysis of their historic engagement during the Biscay campaign in 1943–44. Drawing upon first-hand accounts of this famous duel, Mark Lardas tells the story of how highly skilled Sunderland crews took the fight to an often elusive enemy and helped RAF Coastal Command defeat the U-boat threat. Maps, tactical diagrams, photographs and specially commissioned artwork bring the action to life as the Sunderland's losses – and eventual victory – in the Bay of Biscay play out in fascinating, insightful detail.
Sunderland At War 1939 45
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Author : Craig Armstrong
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword Military
Release Date : 2020-08-31
Sunderland At War 1939 45 written by Craig Armstrong and has been published by Pen and Sword Military this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-31 with History categories.
This local history explores the wartime contributions and sacrifices of a strategically significant English port town during WWII. Located on the River Wear, Sunderland was a vital hub for shipbuilding and coal exportation. During the Second World War, these important attributes marked it as a prime target for the Luftwaffe. The town experienced numerous air raids, including one which caused devastating casualties and structural damage. The authorities struggled to provide adequate shelters and Air Raid Precautions services. Sunderland also had a proud tradition of military service. Many joined the local Army regiment, the famed Durham Light Infantry, which saw action in almost every theater of the war. Other brave Wearsiders joined the Merchant Navy, the Royal Navy, and the Royal Air Force. Some served in Bomber Command, seeking vengeance for the brutal bombing of their home town.
The Liberty Ships Of World War Ii
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Author : Greg H. Williams
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2014-07-31
The Liberty Ships Of World War Ii written by Greg H. Williams and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-31 with Transportation categories.
This book details the Liberty ships and the Emergency Shipbuilding Program during World War II. For the first time, comprehensive information is provided about the builders, the namesakes, and the operators under one cover. Included is a list of all 2,710 Liberty ships delivered by U.S. shipyards, giving each ship's namesake and detailed descriptions of the companies that built the ships and the steamship companies that operated them during the war. This book also details the formation of two shipyards in South Portland, Maine, the Todd-Bath Iron Shipbuilding Co. and the South Portland Shipbuilding Corp. South Portland's shady operations were investigated by the U.S. Congress and resulted in the merger of both companies into the New England Shipbuilding Corporation in April 1943. Also featured is the Jeremiah O'Brien. Built by New England Ship in 1943 and one of only two operational Liberty ships left in the world, its service history and crew information are given along with its postwar restoration and return to Normandy in 1994.
Hitler S Navy
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Author : Gordon Williamson
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2022-02-03
Hitler S Navy written by Gordon Williamson and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-02-03 with History categories.
A complete illustrated study of the German Kriegsmarine throughout World War II. Hamstrung at first by the terms of the Treaty of Versailles, during the 1930s, the German Navy underwent a programme of rearmament in defiance of the restrictions, building modern warships under limitations which forced technological innovation. Submarines were strictly prohibited by the treaty, and yet, following years of covert development, they became one of the Kriegsmarine's most deadly weapons. Blooded in the Spanish Civil War, the surface ships of the Kriegsmarine went on to play a crucial role in the opening salvoes of World War II during the invasions of Poland and Norway, although serious losses here set back plans for the invasion of Britain, and by the end of the war, only a handful of surface vessels remained to be divided up among the Allies. From the beginning of the war, but especially after the fall of France, the dreaded and extraordinarily successful U-boats stalked the Atlantic, threatening vital British shipping convoys and choking off the lifeline of munitions and supply from the US. Once Italy and Japan entered the war, German naval operations expanded to the Mediterranean and the Indian Ocean. This highly illustrated volume is a comprehensive study of the German Navy throughout the war, from pocket battleships to torpedo boats.
The Defeat Of The Enemy Attack Upon Shipping 1939 1945
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Author : Eric J. Grove
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2019-08-21
The Defeat Of The Enemy Attack Upon Shipping 1939 1945 written by Eric J. Grove and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-21 with History categories.
This book was originally published in 1957. During the First World War, German use of unrestricted submarine warfare, supported by extensive mining and surface raids, very nearly forced Britain out of the war in 1917. The island’s heavy dependence on seaborne supplies was gravely threatened again in 1939, supplemented this time by air attacks on shipping. After the war, Commanders Waters and Barley wrote a Naval Staff History which has long been recognised as an authoritative study of the impact of the German campaign and its ultimate defeat by Britain and her allies. It remains an indispensable basis for any serious study of the Battle of the Atlantic and has here been updated and revised by Dr Grove, who also contributes a perceptive introduction outlining its significance.
The Second World War
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Author : James Holland
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2023-05-25
The Second World War written by James Holland and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-05-25 with History categories.
Discover the story of the Second World War brought to life in full colour by renowned historian James Holland and award-winning artist Keith Burns 'A fully immersive experience. A comprehensive yet fast-paced and gripping insight into the Second World War. Not just accessible, but riveting. An absolute pleasure to read' GET HISTORY 'A ground-breaking collaboration between bestselling historian James Holland and award-winning artist Keith Burns presents the war in full colour, bringing the text vividly to life' HISTORY OF WAR __________ From the great cities of Europe to the jungles of Burma, and from the deserts of North Africa to the remote islands of the South Pacific and the freezing waters of the Arctic, the Second World War touched every continent and ocean on the planet. And from the Blitzkrieg to the atom bomb, the fighting fuelled new technological development on land, at sea and in the air at a ferocious pace. Our future was forged by war. Combining compelling personal stories with a clear and accessible appreciation of the strategic and operational battle for supremacy between the Allies and the Axis powers, bestselling historian James Holland weaves an irresistible narrative, with over 250 illustrations by acclaimed artist Keith Burns, commissioned specially for this project. Together, they bring events in The Second World War: An Illustrated History to life with stunning drama and dynamism. Over five years in the making, their groundbreaking collaboration has produced a unique and unforgettable account of the most extraordinary events the world has ever seen. __________ 'Gripping text, masterful imagery and touching personal stories make this a must-buy for anyone with an interest in World War Two' CLASSIC MILITARY VEHICLES 'A bold attempt to expand the market for military history . . . aimed at a general reader who wants to get an overall grasp of a massive subject . . . this is an impressive achievement' BOOKBRUNCH
Decision In The Atlantic
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Author : Marcus Faulkner
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Release Date : 2019-05-17
Decision In The Atlantic written by Marcus Faulkner and has been published by University Press of Kentucky this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-05-17 with History categories.
The Battle of the Atlantic was the longest campaign of the Second World War. This volume highlights the scale and complexity of this bitterly contested campaign, one that encompassed far more than just attacks by German U-boats on Allied shipping. The team of leading scholars assembled in this study situates the German assault on seaborne trade within the wider Allied war effort and provides a new understanding of its place within the Second World War. Individual chapters offer original perspectives on a range of neglected or previously overlooked subjects: how Allied grand strategy shaped the war at sea; the choices facing Churchill and other Allied leaders and the tensions over the allocation of scarce resources between theaters; how the battle spread beyond the Atlantic Ocean in both military and economic terms; the management of Britain's merchant shipping repair yards; the defense of British coastal waters against German surface raiders; the contribution of air power to trade defense; antisubmarine escort training; the role of special intelligence; and the war against the U-boats in the Arctic and Pacific Oceans.
U Boats In New England
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Author : Eric Wiberg
language : en
Publisher: Fonthill Media
Release Date : 2019-11-03
U Boats In New England written by Eric Wiberg and has been published by Fonthill Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-03 with History categories.
Starting weeks after Hitler declared war on the United States in mid-December 1941 and lasting until the war with Germany was all but over, 73 German U-Boats sustainably attacked New England waters, from Montauk New York to the tip of Nova Scotia at Cape Sable. Fifteen percent of these boats were sunk by Allied counter-attacks, five surrendered in the region, and three were sunk off New England--Block Island, Massachusetts Bay, and off Nantucket. These have proven appealing to divers, with a result that at least three German naval officers or ratings are buried in New England, one having killed himself in the Boston jail cell. There were 34 Allied merchant or naval ships sunk by these subs, one of them, the 'Eagle', was not admitted to have been sunk by the Germans until decades later. Over 1,100 men were thrown in the water and 545 of them made it ashore in New England ports; 428 were killed. Importantly, saboteurs were landed three places: Long Island, Frenchman's Bay Maine and New Brunswick Canada, and Boston was mined. Very little was known about this.