A Careless Word. A Needless Sinking

Moore, Captain Arthur R.

Published by American Merchant Marine Museum, Kings Point, New York, 1990

About this Item

Fifth printing signed by the author on page facing title page: "To Wendell K. Ferguson - U.S. Merchant Marine - World War II with my best wishes and thanks. Sincerely Arthur R. Moore April 10, 1990." in blue pen. The first documented account under one cover of the catastrophic losses suffered by the American flag Merchant Fleet, both in ships and personnel, during World War II. Large 4to 11 1/4" x 9" x 1 3/4". Dark blue cloth stamped in gilt on spine. xii, 593 pages. A great historical accounting. Ships arrange alphabetically, generally with a photo and details of encounter with the enemy. Accounts for 820 ships and over 6,000 merchant seamen who lost their lives. Over 550 photos of the ships involved included. A wealth of data including many lists of individual seaman lost under varying circumstances. 6 Appendices and 3 tables of ships lost or damaged under varying circumstances and various awards and honors bestowed upon the ships and seamen. A terrific book. Dust jacket price clipped. Like new/ Like new.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Careless Word. A Needless Sinking
• Publisher: American Merchant Marine Museum, Kings Point, New York
• Publication Date: 1990
• Binding: Hardcover
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
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