Knowles, Sydney

A Diver in the Dark: Experiences of a Pioneer Royal Navy Clearance Diver

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ISBN 13:
9781846830822
author:
Knowles, Sydney
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Woodfield Publishing
language:
English
Publication Year:
2009
Pages:
160
Dimensions:
23.4 x 15.5 x 1 centimetres (0.5
Genre:
Biography, Personal Memoirs, Nonfiction,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£22.10

Description

A Diver in the Dark is the memoir of Sydney Knowles, a Royal Navy clearance diver who served during World War II. Born in Preston, Lancashire, Knowles joined the Navy at 18 and saw action in the North Atlantic, the Mediterranean, and Gibraltar.

Knowles' experiences as a diver were marked by danger and uncertainty, as he worked to protect Allied shipping from enemy saboteurs and mines. His work was often done in total darkness, with nothing but primitive equipment to aid him. He recounts his time with his diving partner, Commander Lionel 'Buster' Crabb, and the thrilling stories of their mine disposal tasks in Italy.

This book offers a unique glimpse into the life of a pioneering Royal Navy diver, and the remarkable stories of those who served in the Underwater Working Party. With its vivid descriptions and gripping narrative, A Diver in the Dark is a compelling read for anyone interested in military history or the experiences of those who served in World War II.

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