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At Scapa Flow on 21 June 1919, there occurred an event unique in naval history. The German High Seas Fleet, one of the most formidable ever built, was deliberately sent to the bottom of the British Grand Fleet's principal anchorage at Orkney by its own officers and men. This book presents the story of the scuttling of this fleet in Scapa Flow.
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Dan van der Vat, born in Holland and educated in England, became a full-time author after 25 years in journalism. He has published seven books on maritime history, including The Ship that Changed the World and The Riddle of the Titanic (with Robin Gardiner), as well as a biography of Albert Speer.
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” makes good use of previously unpublished archival sources to discern the details behind the disaster... includes information on efforts to excavate the fleet, helpful maps and contemporary photographs. (Book News, Inc.)
an excellent book that tells its story with style and passion ... highly recommended (New Shetlander)
Dan van der Vat is a superb storyteller (The Northern Mariner)
an excellent book that tells its story with style and passion ... highly recommended (New Shetlander)
Dan van der Vat is a superb storyteller (The Northern Mariner)
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- PublisherBirlinn
- Publication date1900
- ISBN 10 1843410389
- ISBN 13 9781843410386
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages320
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