The story of Australia’s Submarine Service which began life with two boats in WWI and was disbanded three times (1914-15, 1919-24 and 1926-31) but finally reformed in 1965. The history details the circumstances of this start/stop record and brings the story right up to the present when Collins class submarines were constructed in Adelaide for the RAN. Includes numerous appendices, a bibliography and an index. The author, now a barrister, was formerly an officer on the submarine HMAS Otway. pp. 284 illusts #0121 (Name whited out on prelim, light edgwear to jacket.) SCARCE ISBN 10: 064424397X ISBN 13: 9780644243971
Australian Submarines: A History
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Additional Information
| Author | Michael W. D. White |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Australian Government Publishing Service |
| Year Published | 1992 |
| Book Condition | Near Fine |
|---|---|
| Binding Type | Softcover in dustjacket. |
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