Diving Stations. The Story of Captain George Hunt

Peter Dornan

ISBN 10: 1848843216 / ISBN 13: 9781848843219

Published by Pen & Sword, 2010

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Black boards with gilt titles to the spine. Clean pages and firm square binding. Jacket is not price clipped. First print. All pictures are of the actual book that is for sale.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Diving Stations. The Story of Captain George Hunt
• Publisher: Pen & Sword
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1848843216
• ISBN 13: 9781848843219
• Binding: Hard Cover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

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Synopsis

Diving Stations is the inspiring story of Captain George Hunt’s career. Born in Uganda and then educated in Glasgow, he was determined to join the Navy and at 13 years old he entered HMS Conway.

His prewar years saw him serving worldwide. In 1939, on the outbreak of war he was already serving in submarines. Over the next six years he was rammed twice, sunk once and had hundred of depth charges dropped around him. He gave more than he got! While in command of the Unity Class Submarine Ultor - mainly in the Mediterranean - he and his crew accounted for an astonishing 20 enemy vessels sunk by torpedo and 8 by gunfire as well as damaging another 4 ships. His fifteenth mission was described by the Admiralty as ‘unsurpassed in the Annals of the Mediterranean Submarine Flotilla’.

After the War George continued his distinguished naval career becoming Senior Naval Officer West Indies (SNOWI). He emigrated to Australia where he lives today.

About the Author

Peter Dornan is a freelance writer on military and medical matters. For his work as a Sports physiotherapist with many international teams (the Wallabies and Australian Cricket Team) he was awarded the Commemorative 2000 Australian Sports Medal. In 2002 he was appointed as a Member of the General Division of the Order of Australia (AM). --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Peter Dornan is a freelance writer on military and medical matters.

For his work as a Sports physiotherapist with many international teams (the Wallabies and Australian Cricket Team) he was awarded the Commemorative 2000 Australian Sports Medal. In 2002 he was appointed as a Member of the General Division of the Order of Australia (AM).