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Author:   Emory A. Massman
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.880kg
ISBN:  

9780786432554

ISBN 10:   0786432551
Pages:   509
Publication Date:   22 October 2007
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Acknowledgments      Preface      Introduction      1. Some Background on Early Hospital Ships      2. Eight Former East Coast Passenger Vessels      3. Five Former Transoceanic Passenger Vessels      4. Two Former Freighters      5. Six Converted Liberty Ships       6. Three Former Troopships      7. One Vessel Designed and Built as a Hospital Ship       8. Two Former East Coast Passenger Vessels      9. One Former Transoceanic Passenger Vessel       10. Two Former Troopships       11. Three C1 Freighter Hulls Completed as Hospital Ships       12. Six C4 Freighter Hulls Completed as Hospital Ships      Bibliography      Index     

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provides extensive information about each of the 39 ships that served in the U.S. Army or Navy during the war...numerous excellent photographs of the vessels and their crews in action...well-written and informative...extensive index...a useful addition --ARBA

Author Information

Emory A. Massman rose to chief mate serving on three liberty ships during World War II. He lives in Ellenton, Florida.

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