Sovereignty at sea : U.S. merchant ships and American entry into World War I / Rodney Carlisle ; foreword by James C. Bradford and Gene Allen Smith.
| Author/creator | Carlisle, Rodney P. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Gainesville : University Press of Florida, ©2009. |
| Description | xviii, 232 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | New perspectives on maritime history and nautical archaeology New perspectives on maritime history and nautical archaeology. ^A458028 |
| Contents | Introduction -- The voyage of the Vigilancia -- From Falaba to Sussex -- The flag under fire: from Frye to Pass of Balmaha -- The flag under fire: from Leelanaw to Chemung -- Meetings at Pless Castle and on Pennsylvania Avenue -- Housatonic and Lyman M. Law -- A telegram, Algonquin, and an abdication -- The tipping-point ships: Vigilancia, City of Memphis, Illinois -- The agony of Woodrow Wilson -- Aztec, Missourian, Marguerite, and Congress -- Epilogue -- Appendix A. Loss of the Healdton -- Appendix B. Casualty lists -- Appendix C. Table of ship losses. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2009022467 |
| ISBN | 9780813034201 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0813034205 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | D619 .C29 2009 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |