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1983 blue hardcover w black DJ signed by the author to a friend on the first page. Book is in very good+ condition; minor wear to covers, DJ has some wear and marks, good binding, no marks inside. US media mail only for shipping. For foreign shipping use Biblio Export Center.The story of the 21 ornate luxury yachts that were pressed into service by the Canadian Navy during World Wars I and II. Five of these yachts served in the First World War. It tells the fascinating tale of our home coast defenses, by following the wartime exploits of the yachts and their crews. Equally engrossing is the story of how the bulk of the yachts were acquired.
THE ARMED YACHTS OF CANADA. by McKee, Fraser M. Foreword by Vice-Admiral D.N. Mainguy - 1983
by McKee, Fraser M. Foreword by Vice-Admiral D.N. Mainguy
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THE ARMED YACHTS OF CANADA.
by McKee, Fraser M. Foreword by Vice-Admiral D.N. Mainguy
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Erin, Ontario: Boston Mills Press, 1983. 172 pp, 4to, 11 1/4" H. Inscribed on half title page: "For R__ S_____, also a Naval / compatriot, and with a great / interest in the Navy League, with / the author's compliments, / Fraser McKee / CDR". B&w photographs, reproductions, colour title page. "(T)he story of the 21 ornate luxury yachts that were pressed into service by the Canadian Navy during World Wars I and II. Five of these yachts served in the First World War, and their story is traced until 1946, at which point the text of the book backtracks to follow the history of the sixteen Second World War vessels. (It) tells a fascinating tale of our home coastal defences, by following the wartime exploits of the yachts and their crews (and) ends with a look at the disposal of the yachts after the two World Wars; not only those that were scrapped, but also those that went on to serve for many more years as private vessels once again." Small black ink mark on top and bottom edge of front board, minor edge rubbing, small bump at fore-edge of rear board. Dust jacket has some very light wrinkling at top edge, tiny light scuff on spine. . Inscribed By Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good.
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- ISBN 10 091982255X
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- Publisher Boston Mills Press
- Place of Publication Erin, Ontario
- Date Published 1983
- Keywords Yachts, Yachting, Canada, 20th Century, Royal Canadian Navy, RCN, First World War, World War II, Second, Luxury Yachts, John Eaton, John Ross, Jarvis, U-Boats, Submarine Hunters, Cornwallis, Training, R.P. Bell, C.D. Howe, Sir C.E. Kingsmill, B.P. McCurdy
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The Armed Yachts of Canada
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The Armed Yachts of Canada
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Erin: Boston Mills. nice copy; larger-format photographic study of the use of armed yachts during WWI and WWII . Near Fine. Hardcover. First. 1983.
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Boston Mills Press, 1983. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. Assumed 1st edition/1st printing. Firmly bound and Carefully read. The book is in excellent clean condition. No inscription or ownership markings. No torn, loose or missing pages. The jacket has a few small edge tears which have been neatly repaired with sticky tape..
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The Armed Yachts of Canada
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Boston Mills Press, Erin, Ontario, 1983,. /Dust Jacket Included. 1983. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 091982255X 1st edition, hardback, 4to, 172pp, numerous illustrations, clean and tight, no inscriptions, Very Good / Very Good dustwrapper. ISBN: 091982255X .
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The Armed Yachts of Canada
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Boston Mills Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1983. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 091982255X . Stiff unmarked book in glossy dust jacket; about new. ; 172 pages .
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Boston Mills Press, 1983 hardback book and dust jacket in near fine condition,name on first blank page. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine.
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The armed yachts of Canada
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Boston Mills Press, Erin, ON 1983, 1st ed. 172 p., 29 cm, includes index.Very good/ very good - (¼ inch minor tear repaired). In the early years of the 20th century the wealthy of the US and Canada owned private luxury steam yachts fitted with ornate staterooms, dining saloons and even marble fireplaces. During WWI and WWII, 21 of these elaborate vessels were pressed into service by the Royal Canadian Navy. Five of them served during WWI and their story is told down to 1946, at which point the author backtracks to follow the story of the sixteen yachts that fought in WWII. In some cases Canadians traveled to neutral USA to purchase vessels in secret; yachts that were then fitted out to hunt for U-boats and escort convoys to England.
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The Armed Yachts of Canada
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McKee, F: CANADA The Boston Mills Press 1983 pages with dustjacket; 172. A history of the luxury yachts that were taken into service by the Royal Canadian Navy during the First and Second World Wars. The author concludes with details of the disposal of the yachts after the Second World War. Illustrated with photographs. ISBN 091982255x. A fex pages with small waterdamage in the back. In good condition
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by McKee, Fraser
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Boston Mills Press, 1983. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. About the book: Hardcover with jacket. First Edition, First Printing. Inscribed (see photos) by author on title page. Both book and jacket are in very good condition with moderate wear. Additional photos available upon request.
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