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Author : Percy Francis Westerman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 378 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (764 download)
Download or read book The Mystery Ship written by Percy Francis Westerman and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Percy Westerman
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781523485758
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (857 download)
Download or read book The Mystery Ship written by Percy Westerman and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-01-20 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Westerman's thrilling naval novel.
Author : Percy F. Westerman
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)
Download or read book The Mystery Ship written by Percy F. Westerman and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-26 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Mystery Ship: A Story of the 'Q' Ships During the Great War" by Percy F. Westerman is an enthralling adventure novel set during World War I. Westerman's narrative transports readers to the perilous world of naval warfare and the covert operations of 'Q' ships. The story is filled with suspense, espionage, and the courage of those who served aboard these disguised vessels. "The Mystery Ship" offers an exciting and historically accurate portrayal of this lesser-known aspect of naval warfare during the Great War, making it a captivating read for fans of military fiction and maritime history.
Author : Percy F. Westerman
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book The Mystery Ship : A Story of The 'Q' Ships During The Great War written by Percy F. Westerman and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2023-10-01 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mystery Ship: A Story of the 'Q' Ships During the Great War by Percy F. Westerman: A gripping war novel by Percy F. Westerman, set during World War I and centered around the use of 'Q' ships. These deceptive vessels were armed merchant ships used by the British Navy to counter German U-boats. In this thrilling tale, Westerman explores the daring missions and the perilous encounters between the 'Q' ships and enemy submarines, offering readers an immersive and action-packed depiction of naval warfare during the Great War. Key Aspects of the Book "The Mystery Ship: A Story of the 'Q' Ships During the Great War": Naval Warfare: Westerman's novel provides an exciting and detailed portrayal of naval warfare and the strategies employed by the 'Q' ships. Historical Context: The book places the narrative within the broader historical context of World War I and the vital role played by maritime vessels during the conflict. Heroism and Sacrifice: "The Mystery Ship" showcases the heroism and bravery of the naval crews who risked their lives to protect Allied shipping from German U-boats. Percy F. Westerman was a British author known for his adventure novels, especially those centered around naval and maritime themes. Born in 1876, Westerman's works often drew from his own experiences as a Royal Navy officer. His novel The Mystery Ship reflects his passion for writing thrilling and action-packed tales that transport readers into the world of naval warfare during a critical period in history.
Author : Edward Keble Chatterton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 366 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (4 download)
Download or read book Q-ships and Their Story written by Edward Keble Chatterton and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : E. Keble Chatterton
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781330775059
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (75 download)
Download or read book Q-Ships and Their Story (Classic Reprint) written by E. Keble Chatterton and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2015-07-05 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Q-Ships and Their Story The wonderful and brave story of ships and men here pre sented needs but the briefest introduction. The deeds will forever remain one of the most glorious chapters in the chronicles of the sea. No excuse is offered for adding another volume to the literature of the war, for the subject is deserving of greater attention than has hitherto been possible. Lord Jellicoe once remarked that he did not think English people realized the wonderful work which these mystery ships had done in the war, and that in these vessels there had been displayed a spirit of endurance, discipline, and courage the like of which the world had never before seen. To few naval historians, I believe, has it ever been permitted to enjoy such complete opportunities for acquiring authentic information as is here presented. Unquestionably the greatest sphere of Q-ship Operations was off the south-west coast of Ireland, owing to the fact that the enemy submarines from the summer of 1915 to 1918 concentrated their attacks, with certain intervals, on the shipping in the western approaches to the British Isles. It was my good fortune during most of this period to be at sea patrolling off that part of Ireland. These Q-ships were therefore familiar in their various disguises at sea or in harbour at Berehaven and Queenstown during their well earned rest. Throughout this time I kept a diary, and noted down much that would otherwise have been forgotten. Many of the Q-ship officers were my personal friends, and I have enjoyed the hospitality of their ships. Valuable data, too, were obtained from officers of merchant ships who witnessed Q-ships engaging submarines. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : E. Keble Chatterton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781539704058
Total Pages : 110 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (4 download)
Download or read book Q-Ships and Their Story written by E. Keble Chatterton and published by . This book was released on 2016-10-24 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Q-ships, also known as Q-boats, decoy vessels, special service ships, or mystery ships, were heavily armed merchant ships with concealed weaponry, designed to lure submarines into making surface attacks. This gave Q-ships the chance to open fire and sink them.They were used by the British Royal Navy (RN) during the First World War and by both the RN, the United States Navy and the German Kriegsmarine during the Second World War (1939-45).Edward Keble Chatterton (1878-1944) was a sailor and prolific writer from Sheffield. His voyages across the English Channel, to the Netherlands, around the Mediterranean and through the French canals led to many articles and books. Joining the R.N.V.R. at the outbreak of WWI he commanded a motor launch flotilla, leaving the service in 1919 as a Lieutenant Commander. Between the wars his output included works about model ships, juvenile novels, and narrative histories of naval events; from 1939, his writing focused upon WWII.
Author : Percy F. Westerman
Publisher : Vij Books India Pvt Ltd
ISBN 13 : 9386834650
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (868 download)
Download or read book The Mystery Ship (World Classics, Unabridged) written by Percy F. Westerman and published by Vij Books India Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 2016-08-01 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Na
Author : Lawrence Sondhaus
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107036909
Total Pages : 419 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (7 download)
Download or read book The Great War at Sea written by Lawrence Sondhaus and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2014-08-07 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New naval history of the First World War which reveals the contribution of the war at sea to Allied victory.
Author : Lawrence Sondhaus
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1442269553
Total Pages : 279 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (422 download)
Download or read book German Submarine Warfare in World War I written by Lawrence Sondhaus and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-08-11 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This compelling book explores Germany’s campaign of unrestricted submarine warfare in World War I, which marked the onset of total war at sea. Noted historian Lawrence Sondhaus shows how the undersea campaign, intended as an antidote to Britain’s more conventional blockade of German ports, ultimately brought the United States into the war. Although the German people readily embraced the argument that an “undersea blockade” of Britain enforced by their navy’s Unterseeboote (U-boats) was the moral equivalent of the British navy’s blockade of German ports, international opinion never accepted its legitimacy. Sondhaus explains that in their initial, somewhat confused rollout of unrestricted submarine warfare in 1915, German leaders underestimated the extent to which the policy would alienate the most important neutral power, the United States. In rationalizing the risk of resuming the unrestricted campaign in 1917, they took for granted that, should the United States join the Allies, German U-boats would be able to stop the transport of an American army to France. But by bringing the United States into the war, while also failing to stop the deployment of its troops to Europe, unrestricted submarine warfare ultimately led to Germany’s defeat. Because US manpower proved decisive in breaking the stalemate on the Western Front and securing victory for the Allies, Sondhaus argues that Germany’s decision to stake its fate on the U-boat campaign ranks among the greatest blunders of modern history.
Author : David Greentree
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1782002855
Total Pages : 82 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (82 download)
Download or read book Q Ship vs U-Boat written by David Greentree and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2014-02-20 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Q ships came in all shapes and sizes – coastal steamer, trawler, barque, yacht or schooner – but all had to look harmless in order to lure their opponents to the surface and encourage them to attack. Armaments differed according to ship size; steamers commonly had 4in guns mounted amidships and in the bow, trawlers 3-pdrs and sailing ships 12-pdrs. Those who served on Q ships had to accept that their U-boat opponents would be able to strike first. Q ship captains kept ready a 'panic crew', which was trained to act out an elaborate evacuation to convince the U-boat commander that the ship was being abandoned by its crew. The Q ship captain would remain behind with a handful of other crewmen manning the guns, which remained hidden until the most opportune time to unmask and engage the U-boat. The Q ship concept had emerged early in the war when no other method seemed likely to counter the U-boat threat, and flourished until new technologies and tactics were developed, tested and implemented.
Author : John D. Whidden
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 (1 download)
Download or read book Old Sailing Ship Days written by John D. Whidden and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Edward Chatterton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781987430141
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (31 download)
Download or read book Q-Ships and Their Story written by Edward Chatterton and published by . This book was released on 2018-04 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Q-Ships and Their Story is a history of q-ships during World War I.
Author : E. Keble Chatterton
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (57 download)
Download or read book Q-Ships and Their Story written by E. Keble Chatterton and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-05-20 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work presents a historical account of the remarkable and courageous stories of all the combats during the First World War when Germany's use of submarine warfare provoked public uproar and jeopardized Britain's trade routes and its very ability to carry on the war. The British had to think of something to defeat them, and they considered Q-ships to be the right way. Q-ships were heavily armed merchant ships with hidden weaponry created to draw submarines into making surface attacks in order to get a chance to sink them. The work contains details from the tactics that were used by the royal navy to the life on board a Q-ship and finally how they carried out their plan. Written shortly after the war, based on interviews with numerous personalities and several manuscripts related to the subject, this work contains accurate descriptions of the various ships employed and the daring men sailing them, along with several unknown details. This book is a must-read to get a fact-based and comprehensive outlook of the Royal Navy.
Author : Gordon Campbell
Publisher : Periscope Publishing Ltd.
ISBN 13 : 9781904381075
Total Pages : 342 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (81 download)
Download or read book My Mystery Ships written by Gordon Campbell and published by Periscope Publishing Ltd.. This book was released on 2002-11 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gordon Campbell remains one of the Royal Navy's greatest heroes. His exploits as the most successful Q-ship captain of World War I made him into a household name. His mystery ships, Farnborough, Pargust and Dunraven fought the most gruelling duels with German submarines, sinking three of them.
Author : E. Keble Chatterton
Publisher : Leonaur Limited
ISBN 13 : 9781782828426
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (284 download)
Download or read book The Floating Ambush written by E. Keble Chatterton and published by Leonaur Limited. This book was released on 2019-08-22 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The secret U-Boat killers and their Royal Navy crews during the Great War at sea The idea of the Q ship as a decoy vessel is not new for they were employed by the Royal Navy in the 17th century to lure Mediterranean pirates to destruction. However, by 1915 during the First World War the war at sea was becoming desperate for the allies. To ensure ultimate victory British and French armies needed materiel from America which was, of course, carried to Europe in merchant vessels. Germany knew that its surface fleet of warships would be unable to neutralise the Royal Navy and so created the U-Boat submarine fleet to significantly disrupt the security of the Atlantic crossing for merchant vessels. One of the more imaginative allied responses to deal with this threat was the creation of Q ships (a code name taken from the vessels home port of Queenstown in Ireland) which would appear to be vulnerable merchant men but which would carry hidden armaments that would be quickly brought in action by special crews whenever a U-Boat made a surface attack. Panels would drop on the side of the Q ships, the White Ensign would be run up the mast and the U-Boat was usually doomed, though this was a perilous pursuit and of the 366 Q ships employed during the course of the war, 66 were lost in action. The vulnerability of the Atlantic crossing was ultimately resolved when the United States joined the war and an effective destroyer escort force based on both sides of the ocean could guard the merchant fleets throughout their voyage. Nevertheless this story of the Q ships, which had their moment in the history of naval warfare, is fascinating and is recommended. Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket.
Author : Percy Francis Westerman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (315 download)
Download or read book The Mystery Ship. A Naval Story of the Great War written by Percy Francis Westerman and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
