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 | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2013] |
| Description | v, 358 pages ; 26 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| 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 note | Includes bibliographical references (page 319) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2012048527 |
| ISBN | 9780786466450 (softcover : acid free paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |