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 InfoGainesville : University Press of Florida, ©2009.
Descriptionxviii, 232 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesNew 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2009022467
ISBN9780813034201 (alk. paper)
ISBN0813034205 (alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks D619 .C29 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold