A Prayer for the Ship
Published on 1. February 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
282 pages
978-1-59013-097-1 (ISBN)
Description
Small, quick-moving torpedo boats played a vital role in protecting the Allied convoys in the English Channel and the North Sea during World War II, and Sub-Lieutenant Clive Royce is newly assigned to MTB 1991, joining a crew already seasoned by death and fear. Now it is up to him to take the place of their dead first lieutenant and earn the respect of his captain and crewmates.
Reviews / Votes
"Vivid naval action at its most authentic." -- Sunday Times of LondonMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Globe Pequot Press
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 209 mm
Width: 134 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
319 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-59013-097-1 (9781590130971)
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Person
Douglas Edward Reeman, who also writes under the name Alexander Kent, joined the British Navy at 16, serving on destroyers and small craft during World War II, eventually rising to the rank of lieutenant. He has taught navigation to yachtsmen and has served as a script adviser for television and films. As Alexander Kent, Reeman is the author of the best-selling Richard Bolitho Novels. His books have been translated into nearly two dozen languages.