Diving Stations

Diving Stations The Story of Captain George Hunt DSO* DSC* RN, One of the Most Successful Allied Submarine Captains in the Second World War

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Publisher's Synopsis

Diving Stations is the inspiring story of Captain George HuntÆs career. Born in Uganda and then educated in Glasgow he was determined to join the Navy and at 13 years old he entered HMS Conway. His pre-war years saw him serving worldwide. In 1939, on the outbreak of war he was already serving in submarines. Over the next six years he was rammed twice, sunk once and had hundred of depth charges dropped around him. He gave more than he got! While in command of the Unity Class Submarine Ultor, mainly in the Mediterranean he and his crew accounted for an astonishing 20 enemy vessels sunk by torpedo and 8 by gunfire as well as damaging another 4 ships. His fifteenth mission was described by the Admiralty as æunsurpassed in the Annals of the Mediterranean Submarine FlotillaÆ. After the War George continued his distinguished naval career becoming Senior Naval Officer West Indies (SNOWI). He emigrated to Australia where he lives today.

Book information

ISBN: 9781848843219
Publisher: Pen & Sword Maritime
Imprint: Pen & Sword Naval
Pub date:
DEWEY: 940.5451092
DEWEY edition: 22
Number of pages: 192
Weight: 516g
Height: 241mm
Width: 168mm
Spine width: 24mm