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484) Pasha
Author
Series
Thomas Kydd ; 15
Publisher
Hodder
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Word has come from the British ambassador Arbuthnot that the neutral Turks are being wooed by the French and if the ancient city of Constantinople falls into their hands, Napoleon's route to India will be completely unfettered and his plans for world domination a reality. Concerned for his safety, Arbuthnot is demanding a large fleet presence to take him off and bring the Turks to their senses. Braving treacherous currents, unreliable winds, and...
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"For centuries, the Great Lakes have been important channels for shipping and trade. While modern technology and safety measures have made the lakes much safer for ships today, the often-stormy waters have resulted in thousands of shipwrecks throughout history. This captivating book tells the stories of some of these wrecks, such as the Edmund Fitzgerald, Argo, and SS Eastland."--
Author
Publisher
Berkley Caliber
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"The Battle of Iwo Jima, a major event in the Pacific Theater of World War II--and one of the bloodiest in United States history--began on February 19, 1945. But what happened two days earlier has largely been a footnote, until now... On February 17, Landing Craft Infantry 449 was among a dozen gunboats helping to prepare the area for their invasion two days later. U.S. military leaders thought they had weakened Japanese forces in the area so they...
Author
Publisher
Fonthill Media Limited
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Starting weeks after Hitler declared war on the United States in mid-December 1941 and lasting until the war with Germany was all but over, seventy-three German U-boats attacked New England waters, from Montauk, New York, to the tip of Nova Scotia at Cape Sable. Around 15 percent of these boats were sunk by Allied counterattacks. Also, five surrendered in the region, and three were sunk off New England--near Block Island, Massachusetts, Bay and off...
Publisher
Well Go USA Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
The legend of the invincible fleet begins! Set five years before the epic battle depicted in The Admiral: Roaring Currents, Hansan: Rising Dragon is based on the true historical naval engagement, Battle of Hansan Island. In July 1592, admiral Yi Sun-sin and his Korean naval fleet face off against invading Japanese naval warships. Falling into crisis, the admiral must use his secret weapon to change the tides in this epic battle at sea.
Author
Publisher
Globe Pequot
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"A photographic tribute to Connecticut's maritime roots both past and present. The book takes readers on a nautical journey exploring the many ways Nutmeggers use the state's lakes, rivers, sounds, and shores for industry, education, and recreation. From boat builders, to antique, power and sailing vessels, to lobster shacks, the oyster and fishing industries, historic ferries, nautical arts, lighthouses and islands, charter boats, maritime festivals...
495) Drumbeat
Author
Publisher
Doubleday
Pub. Date
1968.
Language
English
Description
Lieutenant Lord Ramage of His Majesty's ship Kathleen, undertakes an urgent mission to deliver a beautiful Italian noble woman and her cousin, both fleeing the French, to Gibraltar.
496) The world cruise of the Great White Fleet: honoring 100 years of global partnerships and security
Publisher
Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
497) The chains of Albion
Author
Publisher
Thomas Dunne Books/St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
Reluctant hero Martin Jerrold returns in his second swashbuckling adventure in the vein of Flashman and Sharpe.
Publisher
A & E Home Video
Pub. Date
©2011
Language
English
Description
He is the ultimate high-seas hero: a man of unshakable courage, unwavering principles, and extraordinary skill. Joining the Royal Navy at the outset of the bloody Napoleonic Wars, Horatio Hornblower rises quickly from raw recruit to seasoned sailor, and his exploits become the stuff of legend. Includes the following titles: The Duel (1998); and The Fire Ships (1998).
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