The Sunken Gold: First World War Espionage and the Greatest Treasure Salvage in

Description: The Sunken Gold by Joseph A. Williams The first book to recount the remarkable story of the hunt for HMS Laurentics gold FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description On 25 January 1917, HMS Laurentic struck two German mines off the coast of Ireland and sank. The ship was carrying 44 tons of gold bullion to the still-neutral United States in order to finance the war effort for Britain and its allies. Britain desperately needed that sunken treasure, but any salvage had to be secret since the British government dared not alert the Germans to the presence of the gold. Lieutenant Commander Guybon Damant was the most qualified officer to head the risky mission. Wild gales turned the operation into a multiyear struggle of man versus nature. As the war raged on, Damant was called off the salvage to lead a team of covert divers to investigate and search through the contents of recently sunk U-boats for ciphers, minefield schematics, and other secrets. The information they obtained proved critical towards Allied efforts to defeat the U-boats and win the war. But Damant had become obsessed with completing his long-deferred mission. Using newly discovered sources, author Joseph A. Williams provides the first full-length account of the quest for the Laurentics gold. More than an incredible story about undersea diving adventure, The Sunken Gold is a story of human persistence, bravery, and patriotism. AUTHOR: Joseph A. Williams is a librarian, archivist, and historian. He worked for several years as both the Head of the Collections and Assistant Director of the State University of New York Maritime Colleges Stephen B. Luce Library, which specialises in nautical research. Currently, he is the Deputy Director of the Greenwich Library. He is the author of Seventeen Fathoms Deep (Chicago Review Press, 2015). Notes The story of a risky First World War-era mission to retrieve sunken gold bullion meant for allied forces without drawing the attention of German forces is told in thrilling and character-rich detail here. Author Biography JOSEPH A. WILLIAMS is a librarian, archivist, and maritime historian. Currently, he is the Deputy Director of the Greenwich Library (CT). He is the author of Seventeen Fathoms Deep (Chicago Review Press, 2015) and Four Years Before the Mast (Fort Schuyler Press, 2013). Details ISBN0750988932 Author Joseph A. Williams Year 2018 ISBN-10 0750988932 ISBN-13 9780750988933 Media Book Publisher The History Press Ltd Imprint The History Press Ltd Subtitle First World War Espionage and the Greatest Treasure Salvage in History Place of Publication Stroud Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 40 Illustrations, black and white Format Hardcover Pages 336 Short Title The Sunken Gold Language English UK Release Date 2018-10-29 AU Release Date 2018-10-29 NZ Release Date 2018-10-29 Publication Date 2018-10-29 Audience General DEWEY 940.4/57 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:123633967;

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