Dangerous waters : rescue tugs in St. John's, NL, 1939-1964 / by Darrin McGrath.
TITLE:
Dangerous waters : rescue tugs in St. John's, NL, 1939-1964 / by Darrin McGrath.
Publication Date:
2000-2024
Publication Information:
St. John's, N.L. : Fox Marsh Publishing,
Physical Description:
iv, 183 p. : ill
Geographic Term:
Bibliography Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:
Dangerous waters tells the story of the Royal Navy ocean-going Rescue Tugs which were stationed in St. John's Harbour during WWII. Over 200 Newfoundlanders sailed in His Majesty's Rescue Tug Service. After the end of the war, and following Confederation, the Royal Canadian Navy had a Fire tug stationed in St. John's Harbour. Many veterans of WWII served as crew of this tug.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780993696350
