The United States Merchant Marine in World War I : Ships, Crews, Shipbuilders and Operators, Paperback / softback Book

The United States Merchant Marine in World War I : Ships, Crews, Shipbuilders and Operators Paperback / softback

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The book provides the first, complete overview of the American merchant marine during World War I: the rapid expansion of trans-Atlantic shipping; a record of shipbuilding between 1914-1918, including the revival of sailing vessel construction and wood and concrete freighters; profiles of the companies that operated ships; a record of all losses at sea from enemy action; highlights of the experiences of mariners with U-boat commanders and crews, mines, and aircraft attacks; and the role of the Naval Overseas Transportation Service.

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