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FOR THE KING'S SERVICE RAILWAY SHIPS AT WAR

Written by A.J. Mullay
Published by Pendragon Publishing in 2008
ISBN: 9781899816163

FOR THE KING'S SERVICE RAILWAY SHIPS AT WAR
Written by A.J. Mullay.
Stock no. 1327798
1st. 2008. Hardback. Large format. Nearly fine condition.

In two World Wars nearly 200 railway-owned ships were converted to operate as troop carriers, hospital ships, minesweepers and seaplane-carriers, while others carried on normal sailings in a world suddenly more dangerous than before. Railway ships took part in many battle, one in three of them failed to return. This book tells their story. Large format. Glazed pictorial boards. B/w photos. 127 pages. ISBN: 9781899816163. Minimal rubbing to spine and corners. Contents fine.

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