AKRIGG, G. P. V. AND HELEN B. AKRIGG

Hms Virago in the Pacific 1851

Victoria, BC: Sono Nis Press, 1992. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 1550390309. As new, still in shrinkwrap. Because of this we are unable to describe the contents. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 209 pages; "HMS Virago was a Royal Navy Driver-class wooden paddle sloop launched on 25 July 1842 from Chatham Dockyard. She was sent to the Mediterranean Station arriving in November 1843 serving until 1847. Upon returning to England, she was placed into reserve. HMS Virago taking pirates' schooner Eliza Cornish in the Straits of Magellan, 1852. In 1851 she was sent to the Pacific Station. Under the command of Commander Willam Stewart, she participated with the assistance of two Chilean ships: Indefatigable and Meteoro in the recapture of Punta Arenas in the Strait of Magellan, which had been subject to a mutiny. She took part in the siege of Petropavlovsk during the Crimean War in August–September 1854. She also undertook survey work along the Canadian Pacific coast. She returned to England in 1855 and was part of the Channel Squadron and then West Indies Station." (Wikipedia). Fine in Fine dust jacket .

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Book number: 20453

Catalogue: Militaria::Great Britain::Naval

Keywords: 1550390309 British Columbia Queen Charlotte Islands EXPLORATION Militaria

ALEXANDER, ROY

The Cruise of the Raider Wolf

Costa Mesa, CA: Noontide Press, 1991. Hardcover. ISBN: 0939482363. DJ shows very light shelf wear. Previous owner's name on title page ; A bright, solid book. Dust jacket in Mylar jacket protector. ; War And Warriors Series; 9.4 X 6.1 X 1.2 inches; 270 pages; Recounts one of the 20th century's strangest and most stirring sea adventures -- the successful round-the-globe expedition of the First World War German commerce raider and minelayer Wolf. Breaking the Allied blockade, and disguised as a merchant ship, it sank 135,000 tons of Allied shipping. Her story, as told by an Australian radio operator who spent nine months as a captive on board the Wolf, is a tale of seamanship, courage and chivalry unique in the annals of warfare. Unparalleled wartime adventure on the high seas!. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket .

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Book number: 19144

Catalogue: Militaria::Naval::WWI

Keywords: 0939482363 raider Warship MARITIME Militaria

APPS, MICHAEL

The Four Ark Royals

London: Kimber, 1976. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 071830344X. Some erasure of previous owner's ink stamp on front free end paper, remainder mark bottom page edges, dust jacket shows edge wear, small spot on FFEP ; A bright, solid book, DJ in protective Mylar sleeve, unclipped. ; B&W Illustrations; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 256 pages; "in all there have been four Ark Royals, three of them aircraft carriers. The first Ark Royal was a 16th century galleon, the flagship of the Lord High Admiral of England, Lord Howard of Effingham. The next Ark Royal, intended as a merchant ship, was converted into a sea-plane carrier to serve at Dardanelles and the Gallipoli landings. The third Ark Royal was perhaps the best known and best loved of all the ships in WWII. She was sunk off Gibraltar having played a crucial part in the sinking of the Bismarck The fourth Ark Royal was launched in 1950.". Very Good in Very Good dust jacket .

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Book number: 15450

Catalogue: Militaria::Naval

Keywords: 071830344X Aircraft Carrier flagship armada Militaria

ARCHIBALD, E.H.H. & RAY WOODWARD

*the Fighting Ship of the Royal Navy, 897

New York: Military Press, 1987. Revised Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0517633329. Blue cloth boards show some shelfwear, DJ has some soiling and discoloration, tears and chipping with 1" piece missing from top of spine. Price-clipped, FFEP has glue marks where a previous owner's book plate was removed. ; A tight solid book. Dust jacket in Mylar jacket protector. ; B&W and Colour Illustrations; 17.10 X 14 X 2 inches; 416 pages; A very complete illustrated history of the British Navy, from the early wooden vessels of the 9th century, up to the modern-era dreadnaughts and submarines. Colour illustrations of flags and pendants used over the centuries is included in an appendix.. Very Good- in Good dust jacket .

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Book number: 17182

Catalogue: Militaria::Naval

Keywords: 0517633329 dreadnoughts barks Ship of the line barques submarines MARITIME Militaria

BERCUSON, DAVID & HOLGER H. HERWIG

The Destruction of the Bismarck

New York: The Overlook Press, 2001. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 1585671924. DJ shows very light shelf wear, with 1/4" tear on back top of DJ, light soiling back panel of DJ. ; A bright, solid book, dustjacket in Mylar, unclipped. ; 9.35 X 6.39 X 1.39 inches; 385 pages; "Noted historians Bercuson and Herwig have uncovered much new information on the Bismarck, including a close examination of the wreck itself, discovered on the ocean floor only in 1989. In addition, hitherto closed British and United States diplomatic files have been opened, revealing secret diplomatic maneuverings between Churchill and Roosevelt. This new information has allowed them to tell the full story of the Bismarck for the first time, from the key strategic decisions of the national leaders, to the gripping hour-by-hour account of the battle. This is history of the best sort, at once vivid and authoritative, the definitive account of one of the most dramatic and momentous events of the Second World War.". Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket .

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Book number: 18727

Catalogue: Militaria::Naval

Keywords: 1585671924 WWII repulse Militaria

BROCK, JEFFRY V.

The Thunder and the Sunshine Memoirs of a Sailor

Toronto: McClelland and Stewart, 1983. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0771016255. DJ shows some edge wear and short tears, dj spine lightly faded ; A bright, solid book, DJ in protective Mylar sleeve, unclipped. ; With Many Voices Vol II; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 384 pages; In the second book of Brock's memoir, he deals with his peacetime career, culminating as Rear Admiral and Vice Chief of Naval Staff. Because of his opposition to the planned unification of Canada's armed forces, he was forced into retirement.. Very Good+ in Very Good- dust jacket .

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Book number: 15009

Catalogue: Militaria::Naval::Canada

Keywords: 0771016255 WWII RCN Royal Canadian Navy Korea Militaria

BURROW, LEN & EMILE BEAUDOIN

Unlucky Lady the Life and Death of Hmcs Athabaskan

Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 1987. First Edition; Second Printing. Hardcover. ISBN: 0771018126. Only light wear to dust jacket and book. ; DJ in protective Mylar sleeve, unclipped. A bright, solid book.; B&W Photographs, Maps; Oblong 8vo 8" to 9" tall; 198 pages; This book is a memorial to to a ship and the men who served on her. Author Len Burrow's brother 'was reported missing, presumed dead while serving aboard the Athabaskan on her final patrol' and author Emile Beaudoin 'was with the ship on her final patrol, surviving to spend the remainder of the war at the POW camp Marlag und Milag. The tribal class Athabaskan was torpedoed and sunk April 29th 1944. "The story of the Canadian Tribal Class Destroyer, the HMCS Athabaskan. The ship was in service clearing the English Channel before the mainland invasion, and was sunk by torpedo in April 1944. Includes historic photographs and a list of the servicemen on board during her last patrol". Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket .

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Book number: 17957

Catalogue: Militaria::Naval::Canada

Keywords: 0771018126 Canadian navy normandy HMCS Athabaskan tribal class D-DAY Militaria

CAMPBELL, R. THOMAS

Gray Thunder Exploits of the Confederate States Navy

Shippensburg PA: Burd Street Press, 1996. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0942597990. DJ shows heavy shelf wear with tears, creasing and chipping. ; A tight solid book. Dust jacket in Mylar jacket protector. ; B&W Illustrations; 9.1 X 6.1 X 1.1 inches; 212 pages; "Gray Thunder is the fascinating story of the Confederate navy as it struggled against a well equipped and relentless foe. The South's navy and its contribution to the Confederate war effort has been largely ignored in the history of the war. Gray Thunder fills this void. Using selected exploits, including extensive quotes from those who were there, the author tells the exciting story of the Confederate Navy and its courageous battle, with insufficient resources, against unbelievable odds.". Very Good+ in Good dust jacket .

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Book number: 19281

Catalogue: Militaria::Naval::US

Keywords: 0942597990 confederacy Civil War Navy Militaria

CASSELLS, VIC

For Those in Peril Comprehensive Listing of the Ships and Men of the Royal Australian Navy Who Have Paid the Supreme Sacrifice in the Wars of the Twentieth Century

Kenthurst NSW, Australia: Kangaroo Press Pty.Ltd, 1995. 1st. Softcover. ISBN: 0864177348. Card covers show light shelf wear, small corner bumps. ; A bright, solid book, card covers are clean. ; B&W photographs; 8.86 X 5.91 X 0.51 inches; 192 pages; "As wellas being the first complete reference book of its kind this book describes vividly the action in which the ships of the RAN (Royal Australian Navy) were involved, not only the ships that died, but also the ones that got away. There is a full description of each ship, her casualties, battle honours and commanding officers. A photograph is provided of almost every ship.". Very Good+ .

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Book number: 17955

Catalogue: Militaria::Naval::Australia

Keywords: 0864177348 Royal Australian Navy RAN Militaria

DRAKE, FREDERICK

The Empire of the Seas a Biography of Rear Admiral Robert Wilson Shufeldt, Usn

Honolulu, HI: University of Hawaii Press, 1984. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0824808460. DJ shows very light shelf wear with short tears on back top and bottom edges. ; A bright, solid book. Dust jacket in Mylar jacket protector. Map endpapers ; B&W Photographs; 9.1 X 6.6 X 1.1 inches; 468 pages. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket .

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Book number: 19828

Catalogue: Militaria::US::Naval

Keywords: 0824808460 US Civil War Diplomat rear admiral trent affair Biographies & Memoirs Militaria

DUNMORE, SPENCER

In Great Waters the Epic Story of the Battle of the Atlantic, 1939

Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 1999. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0771029292. DJ and boards show very light shelf wear, gift insciption on FFEP, black marker line through ISBN barcode on back cover. ; A bright, solid book, dustjacket in Mylar, unclipped.; 9.1 X 6.2 X 1.4 inches; 342 pages; "The author traces the complete history of the Battle of the Atlantic, giving equal time to all aspects of the conflict: in the air, on the water, and below its surface. He follows the action from the earliest days, when surface raiders – such as the infamous Bismarck – were seen by the Allies as the greatest danger at sea, through the heyday of Germany’s U-boats and the catastrophic damage the dreaded Wolfpacks wrought on the heavily laden convoys steaming their way to Britain. His is also one of the few books to acknowledge the pivotal role of the air-force in determining the final outcome fo the battle.Dunmore tells the story from the perspective of both sides, and includes the first-hand accounts of individual participants, both Allied and German. For all involved – whether on board merchant ships or their escort vessels, whether in submarines prowling below or aircraft patrolling above – life was a combination of awful anticipation of attack and nerve-shattering tension when it came.". Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket .

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Book number: 19827

Catalogue: Militaria::WWII::Naval

Keywords: 0771029292 WWII Germans bismarck U-BOATs Allies Militaria

ELSON, BRYAN

Canada's Bastions of Empire Halifax, Victoria and the Royal Navy 1749

Halifax, NS: Formac, 2014. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 1459503260. DJ and boards show very light shelf wear. Upper front corner of front free end paper has been clipped, a couple of pages dogeared on the bottom fore corner. ; A bright, solid book, dustjacket in Mylar, unclipped. Promotional sheet for book laid in. B&W photos and maps. ; 9.5 X 6.5 X 0.8 inches; 277 pages; "Brian Elson focuses on the significance of the bases for the all-powerful British navy at Halifax and Victoria through the 19th century and the First World War. As he explains, Halifax gave the Royal Navy the land base they needed to project British power along the whole east Atlantic coast of North America. Victorias Esquimault did the same thing for the Pacific coast.During the 1800s the United States grew dramatically, adding huge swaths of lands west, south and north that had belonged to France, Spain, Mexico, and Russia while pushing aside native peoples. More than once the American government came into conflict with Britain over British territory in North America. There were threats of war and annexation, and American popular support for absorbing Canada was strong. In this book Bryan Elson shows how the British presence in Halifax, and later in Victoria, stood in the way of US designs on Canada. American leaders knew that the British Navy, with its bases on both coasts, had the power to cut them off from the rest of the world with a naval blockade. The American threat to Canada was effectively countered by the British presence in these two cities.The two bastions played their most important role in the early years of the First World War. As Bryan Elson explains, in 1914 the United States stood aside while the British Empire, including Canada, took on Germany.". Very Good+ in Near Fine dust jacket .

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Book number: 20423

Catalogue: Militaria::Canada::Naval

Keywords: 1459503260 Halifax Victoria Esquimalt Militaria

ELWORTHY, CAPTAIN TERENCE

Sea of Brass

Brentwood Bay BC: Elworthy Island Publishers, 2005. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0973731206. Signed by Author; DJ and boards show light shelf wear, DJ has short tears along top edge. Small spot of soil on front panel of dustjacket ; Signed by the author on the title page. A bright, solid book. Dust jacket in Mylar jacket protector, slim satin bookmark bound in.. Illustrated with B&W phots at back of the book. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 304 pages; "Sea and Brass endeavours to concentrate on people and personalities encountered on shore and at sea." Captain Elworthy recounts his experiences during peacetime and at war.. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket .

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Book number: 20920

Catalogue: Militaria::Naval::Merchant Marine

Keywords: 0973731206 signed Canada Merchant marine MARITIME Militaria

G. F.; GORDON FRANKLIN

A Naval Digression the Story of a Ship's Company

London: William Blackwood and Sons, 1916. First Edition. Hardcover. Blue cloth boards show some shelf wear, light soiling. Front hinge has started to separate (repaired). Pages tanned, previous owner's name on blank page.; Blue cloth covered boards ; 16mo 6" - 7" tall; 247 pages; A personal account of a sailor in the Royal Navy in WWI. Very Good- with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 19090

Catalogue: Militaria::Naval::WWI

Keywords: WWI Royal navy Naval

GIBSON, ANDREW

Head of Oak Life and Death in the Merchant Navy 1937

Pog Press, 2008. First Edition. Softcover. ISBN: 0978015711. Card covers show light shelf wear.; A bright, solid book,; B&W Photographs; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 259 pages; An account of life in the Canadian Merchant Navy during World War II, written by the author, who participated as a crew member on a ship which travelled the North Atlantic and the Mediterranean Sea.. Very Good+ .

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Book number: 17585

Catalogue: Militaria::Naval::WWII

Keywords: 0978015711 World War II North Atlantic Merchant marine WWII Militaria