The Curacoa Disaster: Queen Mary And The Cruiser
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: David A Thomas & Patrick Holmes
Binding: Hardback
Published: Leo Cooper, 1997
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed with inscription
In this gripping work of historical non-fiction, Patrick Holmes meticulously chronicles the tragic sinking of HMS Curacoa in 1942 after a collision with the RMS Queen Mary. The narrative details the events leading up to the disaster, the immediate aftermath, and the subsequent cover-up by the British Admiralty. Holmes presents a compelling account of human error, wartime secrecy, and the devastating loss of life, offering a poignant look at a lesser-known naval tragedy. This book will appeal to readers interested in maritime history, World War II, and true stories of disaster.
Author: David A Thomas & Patrick Holmes
Binding: Hardback
Published: Leo Cooper, 1997
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed with inscription
In this gripping work of historical non-fiction, Patrick Holmes meticulously chronicles the tragic sinking of HMS Curacoa in 1942 after a collision with the RMS Queen Mary. The narrative details the events leading up to the disaster, the immediate aftermath, and the subsequent cover-up by the British Admiralty. Holmes presents a compelling account of human error, wartime secrecy, and the devastating loss of life, offering a poignant look at a lesser-known naval tragedy. This book will appeal to readers interested in maritime history, World War II, and true stories of disaster.