Sailing on Friday: the perilous voyage of America's merchant marine

This book recounts the colorful history of the U.S. merchant fleet in times of war and peace, from 1776 to the present. Twice in U.S. history, the American maritime fleet grew to become one of the most powerful in the world, only to decline thereafter. The author includes accounts of little-noted in...

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1. Verfasser: Butler, John A. (VerfasserIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Washington [u.a.] Brassey's 1997
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Zusammenfassung:This book recounts the colorful history of the U.S. merchant fleet in times of war and peace, from 1776 to the present. Twice in U.S. history, the American maritime fleet grew to become one of the most powerful in the world, only to decline thereafter. The author includes accounts of little-noted innovations that had long-lasting effects, daring ocean rescues, sea battles, and financial gambles that won or lost fortunes.
Beschreibung:XV, 287 S. Ill., Kt.
ISBN:1574881248

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