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At one time British ships carried half of the world's trade, transporting every conceivable type of freight from and to all four corners of the globe and in times of crisis the merchant fleet has also offered military assistance. In fact, the merchant convoys and armed cruisers that defied the German blockades to supply Britain in the First World War were so pivotal that they were recognised as a second navy' the Merchant Navy. This fleet again saw service in the Second World War, continuing to keep Britain provisioned even in its darkest hour. Richard Woodman here relates the Merchant Navy's colourful history and brings to life the day-to-day experiences of the seamen.

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?What is the Merchant Navy? / Britain Rules the Waves / Britain’s Lifelines / Life at Sea / New Challenges / Places to Visit / Further Reading / Index

The Merchant Navy 736 Shire Library

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      Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
      Publication Date: 4/10/2013 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780747812326, 978-0747812326
      ISBN10: 0747812322

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      Book Synopsis
      At one time British ships carried half of the world's trade, transporting every conceivable type of freight from and to all four corners of the globe and in times of crisis the merchant fleet has also offered military assistance. In fact, the merchant convoys and armed cruisers that defied the German blockades to supply Britain in the First World War were so pivotal that they were recognised as a second navy' the Merchant Navy. This fleet again saw service in the Second World War, continuing to keep Britain provisioned even in its darkest hour. Richard Woodman here relates the Merchant Navy's colourful history and brings to life the day-to-day experiences of the seamen.

      Table of Contents
      ?What is the Merchant Navy? / Britain Rules the Waves / Britain’s Lifelines / Life at Sea / New Challenges / Places to Visit / Further Reading / Index

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