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Ordeal by Water by Peter Keeble is a gripping, first-hand account of naval salvage and underwater bomb disposal operations during the Second World War. Written by a South African officer who served as the Fleet Salvage Officer in the Eastern Mediterranean, the narrative details the incredibly hazardous tasks of clearing blocked harbors, raising sunken vessels, and disarming unexploded enemy mines under treacherous conditions. Featuring a foreword by Admiral Sir Bernard Rawlings, this volume offers an exceptional look into a specialized, high-stakes dimension of wartime maritime history. Written in English.
Bibliographic Details:
Title: Ordeal by Water
Author: Peter Keeble
Edition: First Edition
Foreword by: Admiral Sir Bernard Rawlings
Publisher: Longmans, Green and Co.
Binding: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
Seller Code: BOB85-13
Condition: Fair cover / Good pages
Dimensions: 22.2 cm x 14.5 cm x 2.6 cm
Weight: 490g