Synopses & Reviews
Although the Merchant Navy suffered a higher percentage loss than any of the Armed Forces in the Second World War, few people today are aware of this or have even heard of them. Thirty-three thousand merchant seamen died, while others were severely injured both physically and mentally. This book is an attempt to dispel the ignorance and brings together a wealth of information concerning ship losses, including ships' names, captains, route lost on, coordinates when lost, date, time and loss of life. A former wartime Merchant Navy man himself, Malcolm presents a compendium of shipping company losses that is staggering in scale. This work would be a valuable addition to any Second World War or shipping enthusiast's collection.
About the Author
Ian M. Malcolm served from 1943-51 as a radio officer and purser for Alfred Holt & Co. as part of the Merchant Navy, a young seaman in wartime waters. After returning from the sea he eventually settled upon a career in teaching until his retirement. He is the author of books and articles on nautical subjects including for the former Nautical Magazine of Glasgow and for Sea Breezes. Also, he is a member of the Merchant Navy Association.