Publisher's Synopsis
My Mystery Ships is a thrilling and suspenseful book written by Rear-Admiral Gordon Campbell. The book is a personal account of the author's experiences during World War I, where he was tasked with the creation and operation of a fleet of secret ships known as Mystery Ships. These vessels were designed to lure German U-boats into attacking, allowing the British Navy to locate and destroy them.Throughout the book, Campbell provides fascinating insights into the creation and operation of these ships, as well as the challenges and dangers he and his crew faced. He also shares his personal experiences, including the loss of friends and colleagues, and the toll that war took on his own mental and physical health.The book is a gripping and detailed account of a little-known aspect of World War I, and provides a unique perspective on the challenges and sacrifices made by those who fought in the conflict. It is a must-read for anyone interested in naval history, military strategy, or the human experience of war.1929. And an Introduction by Admiral Sir Lewis Bayly. Illustrations from photographs and sketches and diagrams by Lieutenant J. E. Broome. An interesting account by Campbell in his own words of his experiences on board the mystery ships in which he served. Mystery ships were camouflaged to appear like peaceful merchant ships, but with real guns that were hidden until a few seconds before opening fire, or more frequently opening fire the instant the guns were disclosed. They cruised on the trade routes hoping to encounter an enemy submarine so that they might attract her attention, and then when the submarine came to the surface to sink her because of heavier armament. He relates the encounters with the enemy, both successful and unsuccessful and how his crew were the only ones who, not only once, but twice, succeeded in sinking an enemy submarine after their own ship had been torpedoed.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
