World War II U.S. Navy vessels in private hands : the boats and ships sold and registered for commercial and recreational purposes under the American flag / Greg H. Williams.

Author/creator Williams, Greg H.
Format Book
PublicationJefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2013]
Descriptionv, 358 pages ; 26 cm
Subjects
United States. Navy--Boats. --History. --20th century.
United States. Navy--Lists of vessels.
Warships--United States. --History. --20th century.
World War, 1939-1945--Naval operations, American.
Boats and boating--United States. --History. --20th century.
Surplus government property--United States.

Contents The vessels -- AMH-mine sweeper, harbor -- APC-small transport, coastal -- At-ocean tugs -- LCI(L)-landing craft, infantry, large -- LCS(L)-landing craft support, large -- LCT-landing craft, tank -- LSM-landing ship, medium -- LST-landing ship, tank -- Named craft -- PC-patrol craft -- PCE-patrol craft, escort -- PCS-patrol craft, sweeper -- PT-patrol torpedo -- SC-submarine chaser -- SC-submarine chaser, Canadian-built -- YAG-miscellaneous auxiliary -- YDG-district degaussing vessel -- YMS-auxiliary motor minesweeper -- Yo-self-propelled fuel oil barge -- YOG-self-propelled gasoline barge -- YOL-coastal tanker -- YP-yard patrol -- YW-self-propelled water barge.
Abstract "This comprehensive catalog documents the Navy ships and boats sold after the war and registered under the American flag for commercial or recreational purposes. Focusing on those vessels with names or clearly identifiable hull numbers and crew accommodations, it chronicles each craft's prewar ownership, wartime history, and postwar fate"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (page 319) and index.
LCCN 2012048527
ISBN9780786466450 (softcover : acid free paper)
ISBN0786466456 (softcover : acid free paper)

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Joyner General Stacks VA61 .W55 2013 ✔ Available Place Hold