The United States Merchant Marine in World War I - Ships, Crews, Shipbuilders and Operators (Paperback)

The book provides the first, complete overview of the American merchant marine during World War I: the rapid expansion of trans-Atlantic shipping; a record of shipbuilding between 1914-1918, including the revival of sailing vessel construction and wood and concrete freighters; profiles of the companies that operated ships; a record of all losses at sea from enemy action; highlights of the experiences of mariners with U-boat commanders and crews, mines, and aircraft attacks; and the role of the Naval Overseas Transportation Service.

General

Imprint:	McFarland & Company
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2017
Authors:	Greg H. Williams
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	472
ISBN-13:	978-1-4766-6703-4
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Maritime history Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Military history Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > War & defence operations > Battles & campaigns Books > Sport & Leisure > Transport: general interest > Ships & shipping: general interest > General Books > Humanities > History > World history > From 1900 > First World War Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Transport industries > Shipping industries > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Maritime history Books > History > History of specific subjects > Military history Books > History > World history > From 1900 > First World War
LSN:	1-4766-6703-9
Barcode:	9781476667034

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