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The terror of Tobermory: An informal biography of Vice-Admiral Sir Gilbert Stephenson, KBE, CB, GMG; - Hardcover
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It was as Commodore HMS Western Isles that Sir Gilbert Stephenson earned his nickname, 'The Terror of Tobermory'. Responsible for the training of new recruits in Tobermory harbor on the isle of Mull, Stephenson molded hundreds of inexperienced recruits in to trained and disciplined sailors.During the Battle of the Atlantic, ships manned by Tobermory-trained sailors were responsible for sinking at least one hundred and fifty enemy U-boats and shooting down over forty enemy aircraft.Richard Baker served on convoy vessels during the war and was sent for training to Tobermory, where he first met this legendry figure. His book is an attempt to capture the personality of one of the great characters of our time.
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Richard Baker needs no introduction. Writer, broadcaster, newsreader, he is a household name. He served in the Royal Navy for three and a half years, which included a period at Tobermory under the command of the 'Terror'. He lives in London, but travels widely, appearing regularly on lecture tours, and maintains a keen interest in naval matters.
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'... provides a fascinating insight into the RN during its imperial heyday' - Broadly Boats '... a superb story ... paints a new picture of Tobermory to anyone who knows the town and tells the story of a remarkable man who did much to help Britain's war effort in the most unlikely of settings - Forres Gazette
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