The Tankers from “A” (A.W. Peake) to “Z” (Zephyrhills)

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Description

Hardcover, black cloth lettered in gold, in bold pictorial black dust-jacket. 518 pages. Bibliography, Tanker Index, General Index. Illustrated with diagrams, specifications and over 300 photographs on high quality stock. Stated first edition, first printing. “History of 721 tankers contracted for by the U.S. Maritime Commission and its successor, the U.S. Maritime Administration” with every T-type ship accounted for, including who and what she was named for, and all the other names she was known under, and their ultimate fate [torpedoed, sold, placed in reserve fleet or scraped]. A truly comprehensive study of the breath and resources needed to fight a modern naval war. No previous ownership marks. Incidental bumps to lower corners, else a very clean, square, fresh and unmarked copy. Near fine in a near fine dust-jacket. Priority and International orders will require additional postage.

Additional information

Weight 4.87 lbs
ISBN

1889901431

Book Author

Walter W. Jaffee

Publisher

Glencannon Press

Publish Year

Publish Place

Palo Alto, CA

Size

4to – over 9¾ – 12" tall

Book Condition

Jacket Condition

Binding Type

Hardcover

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Edition