Ould, Vic

A Long Night for the Canteen Boat

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ISBN 13:
9781789551624
author:
Ould, Vic
format:
Paperback
publisher:
New Generation Publishing
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
98
Dimensions:
20.3 x 12.7 x 0.5 centimetres (0
Genre:
History, Military History, Naval,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£12.70

Description

The Canteen Boat: A Remarkable Story of Survival In the final stages of World War 2, the Royal Navy turned to an unconventional solution to protect merchant ships from enemy attack. The "Canteen Boat" concept was born, where the lowest-ranking escort vessel was tasked with leading convoys. This book tells the story of H.M.S. Cassandra, a brand new destroyer, and her crew as they battled against the odds to survive their first mission. With little support and terrible conditions, the crew of H.M.S. Cassandra demonstrated remarkable resilience and morale. Their story is a testament to the bravery and resourcefulness of those who served in the Royal Navy during this period. This book provides a unique and fascinating account of a remarkable event that has never been fully documented before. The consequences of failure would have been catastrophic, with the ship being sunk by its own forces to prevent it from falling into enemy hands. The fact that H.M.S. Cassandra and her crew were able to overcome these challenges is a remarkable achievement that is still studied by historians today.

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