Liberty: The Ships That Won the War - Hardcover

Elphick, Peter

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1557505357 ISBN 13: 9781557505354

Publisher: Naval Inst Pr, 2001

Synopsis

This stirring tribute tells the complete story of the renowned Liberty ships, from their design concept and production through their war service and post war careers. Designed for speed and ease of production, Liberty ships were turned out at American shipyards so rapidly that the Allies were able to replace thousands of ships lost to U-boats and keep the vital transatlantic supply routes open. Filled with firsthand accounts, the book brings to life the amazing industrial effort and sacrifice and heroism of the men who sailed the ships in every theater of the war. The construction of the Robert E. Perry in a record-breaking five days and ongoing efforts to preserve the last surviving ships are just two of the many stories illuminating this overlooked part of World War II. Essential reading for historians and naval enthusiasts, this book is a fascinating account of one of the great achievements in maritime history.

About this title

About the Author:

Peter Elphick, a retired master mariner, is the author of several books on the merchant marine and the Far East. He lives in Windsor, England.

About this edition

• Publisher: Naval Inst Pr
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1557505357
• ISBN 13: 9781557505354
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 512